The Flower of Evil

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-02-19

Languages:

French

Countries:

France

Runtime:

104 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (2512 Reviews)

Director:

Claude Chabrol

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Nathalie Baye Benoèt Magimel Suzanne Flon Bernard Le Coq

Writer:

Caroline Eliacheff (original scenario)

Louise L. Lambrichs (original scenario)

Claude Chabrol (adaptation)

Fullplot:

Anne runs for re-election to the town council, shepherded by Matthieu, her fellow candidate and campaign manager. Her husband, Gèrard, a businessman and philanderer, hates the campaign and feels vindication when a nasty leaflet circulates about their family history. His son, Franèois, just back from the U.S., is in love with his step-sister Michèle, and she with him, although something is amiss besides their being cousins. Watching it all is their elderly Aunt Line, who has her own haunting memories. A death in World War II and a death on election night collapse time in the perpetual present and bring unexpected expiation. There's a lot to celebrate.

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