The Cruel Embrace

Les Noces barbares

Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.

Director

Marion Hänsel

Novela

Yann Queffélec

Screenplay

Marion Hänsel

Status

Released

Release date

25/11/1987

Original language

French