Spoiled Children (1977)
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Psychological Drama, Social Problem Film, Urban Drama, Film a Clef |
Release Date - Sep 7, 1977 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 113 min. |
Countries - France |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Spoiled Children (Des enfants gates) finds director Bertrand Tavernier tempering his New Wave impulses with an overwhelming desire to entertain a mass audience. The "children" of the title are actually artistically inclined grown-ups. Filmmaker Bernard (Michel Piccoli), who is suffering a creative block, enters into an affair with the much-younger Anne (Christine Pascal). Meanwhile, Bernard's idealistic neighbors go head-to-head with their more pragmatic (and crueler) landlord. While a very personal film, Spoiled Children is broad enough in its appeal to reach even those who've never attempted anything of an artistic nature. Actress Christine Pascal co-wrote the script with director Tavernier, reportedly drawing on their own relationship.
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apartment, creative-block, director, relationship, landlord, neighbor