Love Like Poison (2010)

Love Like Poison (2010) poster

Anna, a young teenager, comes home from her Catholic boarding school for the holidays and discovers her father has left. Her mother is devastated and confined in the company of the local priest, who is also a childhood friend. Anna clings to her beloved grandfather. She also grows close to Pierre, a free-spirited teenager who cares little about God. Anna is preparing for her confirmation, but her budding desire for Pierre shakes her faith. She longs to give herself over, body and soul... but doesn't know if it is to God, or something else?

Director: Katell Quillévéré
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Olivier Mellano
Cinematography: Tom Harari
Editing: Thomas Marchand
Production: Les films du Bélier
Country: France
Language: Français
Budget: $2M
Original Language: fr

Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

parent child relationship, faith, sexuality, coming of age, first love, woman director, teenager

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Love Like Poison about?
Anna, a young teenager, comes home from her Catholic boarding school for the holidays and discovers her father has left. Her mother is devastated and confined in the company of the local priest, who is also a childhood friend. Anna clings to her beloved grandfather. She also grows close to Pierre, a free-spirited teenager who cares little about God. Anna is preparing for her confirmation, but her budding desire for Pierre shakes her faith. She longs to give herself over, body and soul... but doesn't know if it is to God, or something else?
Who directed Love Like Poison?
Love Like Poison was directed by Katell Quillévéré.
Who stars in Love Like Poison?
Love Like Poison stars Clara Augarde, Lio, Stefano Cassetti, Michel Galabru, Thierry Neuvic, Youen Leboulanger-Gourvil.
How long is Love Like Poison?
Love Like Poison has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Love Like Poison?
Love Like Poison is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Love Like Poison?
Love Like Poison had a budget of $2M.
Where was Love Like Poison produced?
Love Like Poison was produced in France.
What are the themes of Love Like Poison?
The themes of Love Like Poison include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.