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Greed & Lust
L'Avarice is the first episode of the Algocep series, and deals with greed - the first of the seven capital sins. At the end of the 19th century, a young village priest in deepest France, driven by wine, gold and boys, abuses his position to exploit the poor and steal from them in the name of God, promising to save their souls with penance in kind . Its 1878 in Perigord, and Julot - a young beggar - is robbed by the lewd and greedy village priest.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy industrialist's life unravels when his son gets involved with a dangerous woman. The son's pursuit of pleasure leads him down a path of greed, betrayal, and ultimately, deadly consequences. The father must confront his own past and the consequences of his son's actions to survive.
Critical Reception
Greed & Lust is a low-budget thriller that received mixed to negative reviews, primarily focusing on its amateurish direction and inconsistent acting. While some acknowledged the potentially interesting premise, the execution was widely criticized for its pacing and predictable plot.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a lack of polish in both direction and performance.
Plot elements are often cliché and fail to generate genuine suspense.
Despite a few attempts at intensity, the overall impact is minimal.
Google audience: Audience reception for Greed & Lust is not readily available or has not been widely documented.
Fun Fact
The film features martial arts legend Don "The Dragon" Wilson in a dramatic role, a departure from his usual action-oriented characters.
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