A red-haired boy is his mother's punching bag ; only his father's presence is a great comfort to him,but this weak man is under the shrew's thumb. His pain is so great he feels suicidal.


Is this worth your time? If you want a light, breezy weekend watch, look elsewhere. Poil de carotte is a heavy, gut-wrenching experience that will probably leave you feeling like you need a long walk afterward. People who appreciate raw, unfiltered character studies will find a lot to chew on here. Those who prefer the...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Julien Duvivier

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"Is this worth your time? If you want a light, breezy weekend watch, look elsewhere. Poil de carotte is a heavy, gut-wrenching experience that will probably leave you feeling like you need a long walk afterward. People who appreciate raw, unfiltered character studies will find a lot to chew on here. Those who prefer their movies to have a clear 'win' or a happy ending might want to skip it. It's not polite, and it doesn't try to be. The weight of the house The way the camera captures that house ..."
Julien Duvivier, Jules Renard
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