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Sans un cri
Pierre and his wife Anne had a good thing going together, until their son Nicolas was born. Anne traveled with him on all his long truck journeys, and they had frequent and passionate sex. For quite a few years now, Anne has stayed at home to take care of their boy, who is a sickly, weedy little fellow. Pierre is frustrated. Anne is frustrated too but has her almost incestuous feeling for her son to torment her. Even little Nicolas is frustrated, in part due to the knowledge that his father feels that the sacrifice he and his mother made in raising him hasn't been worth the effort. He too has some release in the form of a good relationship with his gigantic dog. When the seething passions of these four discontented mammals reach a crisis point, the result (in this film) is exceedingly ironic.
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Plot Summary
A devoted wife struggles to come to terms with her husband's infidelity and the subsequent emotional turmoil that threatens to unravel their lives. As she grapples with betrayal and heartbreak, she must confront her own desires and find the strength to move forward. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
Critical Reception
Sans un cri received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its emotional depth and performances, while others found its pacing and narrative to be uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the film's exploration of marital strife but occasionally finding the dramatic elements too heavy-handed.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive portrayal of emotional pain and complex relationships.
Some critics noted a slow narrative progression and a lack of significant plot development.
Performances, particularly from the lead actress, were often highlighted as a strong point.
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Fun Fact
Despite its limited release and subsequent obscurity, Marie-Josée Croze's performance in 'Sans un cri' is often cited as a significant early role in her career, which later included critically acclaimed films like 'The Barbarian Invasions'.
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