The Cruel Embrace
Les Noces barbares
Synopsis
Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marion Hänsel
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Hänsel
- Original Score
- Frédéric Devreese
- Original Title
- Les Noces barbares
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Man's Films, TF1 Films Production, Flach Film, RTL-TVi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marion Hänsel
Marion Hänsel, Yann Queffélec
Frédéric Devreese
Susana Rossberg, Ann Van Aken
Marion Hänsel, Jean-François Lepetit
Department Leadership Roster
Marion Hänsel
Director
Marion Hänsel
Producer
Marion Hänsel
Screenplay
Susana Rossberg
Editor
Ann Van Aken
Editor
Jean-François Lepetit
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cruel Embrace
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What is The Cruel Embrace about?
Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.
Who directed The Cruel Embrace?
The Cruel Embrace was directed by Marion Hänsel.
Who stars in The Cruel Embrace?
The principal cast of The Cruel Embrace includes Thierry Frémont, Marianne Basler, Yves Cotton, Marie-Ange Dutheil, André Penvern.
When was The Cruel Embrace released and how long is it?
The Cruel Embrace was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cruel Embrace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cruel Embrace was composed by Frédéric Devreese.
Is The Cruel Embrace based on a book or true story?
The Cruel Embrace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yann Queffélec".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cruel Embrace?
The Cruel Embrace holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).