The Ripening Seed (1990)
Based on French writer Colette's 1923 novel, Le Blé en herbe focuses on the changing relationship between childhood friends Vinca and Phillipe. Both are on the verge of adulthood and beginning to recognize romantic feelings for one another when Phillipe meets a lascivious, wealthy older woman named Madam Dellaray. He is torn between his innocent but restricting affection for Vinca and satisfaction of his impatient lust for the new and mature world Madam Dellaray offers.
Director: Serge Meynard
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: March 28, 1990
Cast
- Marianne Basler - La dame en blanc
- Matthieu Rozé - Phil
- Sophie Aubry - Vinca
- Laetitia Julliand - Lisette
- Jean-Pierre Bisson - Père Phil
- Didier Bénureau - Le parisien
- Sylvie Flepp - Mère Phil
- Chantal Banlier - Mère Vinca
- Gil Lagay - Père Vinca (as Gilles Lagay)
- Ronan Couedic - Petit garçon
Screenplay
- Colette (Novel)
- Yonnick Flot
- Serge Meynard
Music: Jean-Marie Sénia
Cinematography: Henri Habans
Production: Agepro Cinéma, Films A2
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
teenage love
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ripening Seed about?
- Based on French writer Colette's 1923 novel, Le Blé en herbe focuses on the changing relationship between childhood friends Vinca and Phillipe. Both are on the verge of adulthood and beginning to recognize romantic feelings for one another when Phillipe meets a lascivious, wealthy older woman named Madam Dellaray. He is torn between his innocent but restricting affection for Vinca and satisfaction of his impatient lust for the new and mature world Madam Dellaray offers.
- Who directed The Ripening Seed?
- The Ripening Seed was directed by Serge Meynard.
- Who stars in The Ripening Seed?
- The Ripening Seed stars Marianne Basler, Matthieu Rozé, Sophie Aubry, Laetitia Julliand, Jean-Pierre Bisson, Didier Bénureau.
- How long is The Ripening Seed?
- The Ripening Seed has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Ripening Seed?
- The Ripening Seed is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Ripening Seed produced?
- The Ripening Seed was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Ripening Seed?
- The themes of The Ripening Seed include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.