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Wild Innocents
Six teen girls arrive at Camp Red Duck. They're there, as their camp counselor, Laurette, reminds them, "Because your parents were too lazy to take care of you this summer". Two, Mary and Susan, walk in and are never seen again. One, Joan, decides to make the best of the situation and begins working her way through the male staff, beginning with the camp director, Mr. Wasserman. The other three, Wendy, Lisa and Jennie, are virgins but don't intend to remain so. The three make a bet. The first girl to lose her cherry will command the other two for a full day.
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Plot Summary
The film portrays the daily life of a Quebec family in the late 1950s, focusing on the children's perspective as they navigate their understanding of the adult world. It explores themes of innocence, family dynamics, and the subtle shifts in societal norms during that era. The narrative unfolds through a series of vignettes, capturing the quiet observations and imaginative interpretations of childhood.
Critical Reception
Wild Innocents received modest critical attention, often praised for its sensitive and nostalgic portrayal of childhood and family life in Quebec. Critics noted its understated narrative and the authentic performances, though some found its pacing to be too slow. It is generally regarded as a contemplative and artistic piece rather than a mainstream commercial success.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authentic depiction of childhood and family.
Appreciated for its nostalgic and sensitive tone.
Some viewers found the deliberate pacing to be a drawback.
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Fun Fact
Director Jean-Pierre Lefebvre also stars in the film as the father, reflecting a personal touch to the semi-autobiographical elements of the story.
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