The Slap

A warm, witty look at family friction that balances laughs with genuine feeling.

Directed by

Claude Pinoteau

Genres

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Starring

Lino Ventura, Annie Girardot, Isabelle Adjani

Overview

A Parisian teacher loses his cool when his teenage daughter tells him she plans to drop out of school and move in with her boyfriend.

How it feels

Warm, light, earnest and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, parenthood, coming-of-age, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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