Confession of a Child of the Century

A somber, literary period romance that drifts slowly through heartbreak and longing, asking patience as much as feeling.

Directed by

Sylvie Verheyde

Genres

Drama

Starring

Charlotte Gainsbourg, Pete Doherty, August Diehl

Overview

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?

How it feels

Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Love, betrayal, grief, obsession

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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