The Flower of Evil
– Three generations of a wealthy Bordeaux family are caught in the crossfire when Anne decides to run ..
Three generations of a wealthy Bordeaux family are caught in the crossfire when Anne decides to run for mayor, thanks to a political pamphlet that revives an old murder scandal.
19 Feb 2003
French
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Claude Chabrol
Caroline Eliacheff (original scenario), Louise L. Lambrichs (original scenario), Claude Chabrol (adaptation)
Nathalie Baye, Benoît Magimel, Suzanne Flon, Bernard Le Coq
Anne runs for re-election to the town council, shepherded by Matthieu, her fellow candidate and campaign manager. Her husband, Gérard, a businessman and philanderer, hates the campaign and feels vindication when a nasty leaflet circulates about their family history. His son, François, just back from the U.S., is in love with his step-sister Michèle, and she with him, although something is amiss besides their being cousins. Watching it all is their elderly Aunt Line, who has her own haunting memories. A death in World War II and a death on election night collapse time in the perpetual present and bring unexpected expiation. There's a lot to celebrate.
2 nominations.
Palm Pictures