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FRANCE · 1925

Carrot Top

Julien Duvivier
parental neglect suicidal ideation family dysfunction social alienation
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Synopsis

The suffering and rebellion of 12-year-old François Lepic, nicknamed "Carrot Top" by his mother, who hates him. Occupied with the council elections, his father appears unaware that the young boy is increasingly tempted by suicide.

Year1925
CountryFrance
DirectorJulien Duvivier
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