L'Interdiction
L'Interdiction

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L'Interdiction

1993
Movie
82 min
French

An upright judge must consider the petition of a scheming marquise who wants to have her estranged husband stripped of his rights.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Arnaud DesplechinGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman, Nathalie, returns home after a long absence to confront her past and her complex family relationships. She finds herself entangled in secrets and unresolved tensions that resurface upon her arrival. As she navigates these emotional minefields, she must decide how to reconcile with her family and forge her own path forward.

Critical Reception

Arnaud Desplechin's early work, L'Interdiction, is a complex and character-driven drama that explores themes of family, memory, and identity. While not widely distributed, it garnered attention for its introspective narrative and nuanced performances, establishing Desplechin's distinct directorial voice.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric and introspective mood.

  • Noted for its powerful, albeit melancholic, exploration of familial discord.

  • Acknowledged as a significant early work by a director with a unique style.

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Fun Fact

This film was part of a period where Arnaud Desplechin was developing his signature style of complex family dramas, often exploring the interior lives of his characters.

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