Villa Des Roses (2002)
Directed by Frank Van Passel
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Psychological Drama |
Run Time - 114 min. |
Countries - Belgium, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Netherlands |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Perry Seibert
Frank Van Passel's adaptation of William Elsschot's novella Villa des Roses stars Julie Delpy. Delpy is a French maid who works at a home for the poor and unfortunate. She becomes pregnant, and is forced to risk a dangerous abortion. The director employed digital effects to help create the elaborate visual design of the film. Villa des Roses was screened at the Hollywood Film Festival.
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abortion, boarding-house, maid, poverty, pregnancy