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Confession of a Child of the Century streaming

2012 Movie Germany, United Kingdom, France Drama, Romance 120 min FSK 12

By: Sylvie Verheyde With: August Diehl, Pete Doherty, Guillaume Gallienne, Volker Bruch, Charlotte Gainsbourg

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?

Filmium rating

43%

Festival Achievements

Festival de Cannes 2012

Selections:

Un Certain Regard

Mood

Dramatic

Melancholic

Reflective

Serious

Cast & Crew

Sylvie Verheyde

Alfred de Musset

Volker Bruch

Pete Doherty

August Diehl

Lily Cole

Guillaume Gallienne

Karole Rocher

Charlotte Gainsbourg

Ensemble Cast

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Biographical

Literary Adaptation

Budget

Art-House

Independent

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Art-House

Artistic

Artistic Framing

Cinematic

Dramatic

Natural Lighting

Period-Accurate

Period-Appropriate

Traditional

Narrative Structure

Adaptation

Character-Driven

Flashback

Linear

Literary

Pace

Character-Driven

Contemplative

Deliberate

Measured

Reflective

Slow

Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Slow-Paced

Soundtrack

Ambient

Classical Score

Period-Appropriate Music

Style

Contemplative

Dramatic

Historical

Literary Adaptation

Period-Piece

Poetic

Time-Period

1830S

19Th Century

Historical Setting

Central Conflict

Betrayal

Despair

Personal Dilemma

Romantic Betrayal

Romantic Entanglement

Societal Expectations

Characters

Brigitte

Mistress

Octave

Widow

Ending

Bittersweet

Open-Ended

Tragic

Historical Context

19Th-Century France

Pre-1848 Revolution

Romantic Era

Key Plot Points

Meeting Brigitte

Octave'S Despair

Romantic Betrayal

Plot

19Th-Century Paris

Despair

Historical Context

Identity Exploration

Personal Conflict

Personal Struggle

Romantic Conflict

Romantic Struggle

Unrequited Love

Setting

19Th Century

19Th-Century France

Historical

Paris

Paris 1830

Period Setting

Romanticized

Rural France

Shooting Location

French Countryside

Paris

Theme

Despair

Existentialism

Loss

Love

Romantic Obsession

Unrequited Love

Genre

Art Film

Biographical

Historical Drama

Literary Adaptation

Romance

Romantic Drama

Audiences

Adults

Historical Drama Fans

Literary Enthusiasts

Literature Lovers

Period-Drama

Titles

Confession Of A Child Of The Century

Box Office Success

Art-House

Limited Release

Low Grossing

Critical Reception

Art-House Acclaim

Mixed Reviews

Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

Popularity

Art-Film Niche

Cult Following

Reception

Art-House

Cannes Selection

Critical Reception

Festival Selection

Limited Commercial Success

Low Box Office

Poor Reception

Production Countries

France

Release Year

2012

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