Paris, 1830: Octave, betrayed by his mistress, sinks into despair and debauchery. His father's death leads him to the country where he meets Brigitte, a widow who is ten years his elder. Octave falls in love passionately, but will he have the courage to believe in it?
Costume
Sumptuous period detail that outshines the performances.
Cinematography
Gloomy candlelit interiors worth pausing to admire.
Director
Sylvie Verheyde
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Doherty was reportedly so unreliable that insurance nearly pulled the production multiple times.
Based on Alfred de Musset's semi-autobiographical novel — the 19th century's original sadboi literature.
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