this is not a terrible film, and probably even a good one, but couldn't help but question the ethical issues of translating this particular novel into film. charbrol seems all too ready to exploit his underage actress, which does tell the story effectively, but then begs the question, why tell this story at all? probably such concepts as "age of consent" are somewhat arbitrary, but then again most very young women who have sexual experiences with older men as young teenagers don't exactly appreciate it, and appreciate it even less in hindsight.
had to delete from my hard drive for obvious reasons, won't be watching again in the foreseeable future.
had to delete from my hard drive for obvious reasons, won't be watching again in the foreseeable future.