Beau Pere (1981)
Rémi is a man trapped in a deteriorating marriage. When his wife is unexpectedly killed in a car accident, Rémi is left with his stepdaughter, Marion, who chooses to stay with him rather than live with her birth father. After the initial shock passes, Rémi is caught off-guard when Marion begins expressing her attraction to him. Initially repulsed, Marion's mature beauty wears him down as he finally caves to her seductions.
Director: Bertrand Blier
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: September 16, 1981
Cast
- Patrick Dewaere - Rémi
- Ariel Besse - Marion
- Maurice Ronet - Charly
- Geneviève Mnich - Simone
- Maurice Risch - Nicolas
- Nathalie Baye - Charlotte
- Nicole Garcia - Martine
- Macha Méril - la Maîtresse de maison
- Yves Gasc - Monsieur Doulens
- Rose Thiéry - Madame Doullens
Screenplay
- Bertrand Blier (Screenplay)
- Bertrand Blier (Novel)
Music: Philippe Sarde
Cinematography: Sacha Vierny
Editing: Claudine Merlin
Production: Sara Films, Antenne 2
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
lolita, jazz, job-hopping, stepfather, breaking the fourth wall, teenage girl, tenant, car accident, pianist, dead mother, sexual desire, sexual awakening, underage sex, pipe smoking, money problems
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beau Pere about?
- Rémi is a man trapped in a deteriorating marriage. When his wife is unexpectedly killed in a car accident, Rémi is left with his stepdaughter, Marion, who chooses to stay with him rather than live with her birth father. After the initial shock passes, Rémi is caught off-guard when Marion begins expressing her attraction to him. Initially repulsed, Marion's mature beauty wears him down as he finally caves to her seductions.
- Who directed Beau Pere?
- Beau Pere was directed by Bertrand Blier.
- Who stars in Beau Pere?
- Beau Pere stars Patrick Dewaere, Ariel Besse, Maurice Ronet, Geneviève Mnich, Maurice Risch, Nathalie Baye.
- How long is Beau Pere?
- Beau Pere has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is Beau Pere?
- Beau Pere is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Beau Pere produced?
- Beau Pere was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Beau Pere?
- The themes of Beau Pere include: Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.