
Paris, 1830: Octave, betrayed by his mistress, sinks into despair and debauchery. His father's death leads him to the country where he meets Brigitte, a widow who is ten years his elder. Octave falls in love passionately, but will he have the courage to believe in it?... (Full plot summary below)
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Paris, 1830: Octave, betrayed by his mistress, sinks into despair and debauchery. His father's death leads him to the country where he meets Brigitte, a widow who is ten years his elder. Octave falls in love passionately, but will he have the courage to believe in it?
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| Arkansas Democrat-GazettePhilip MartinIt all adds up to a curiosity, which isn't likely to make much of an impact with an incurious public. |
| Hollywood ReporterMegan LehmannThe role of a beautiful and damned 19th century libertine sounds like a perfect fit for disheveled English rock poet Pete Doherty, but then there's the little matter of being able to act. |
| Daily Telegraph (UK)Robbie Collin[Doherty] twitches, shuffles and croaks his way through every scene in a manner that put me in mind of a hungover crow. |
| Little White LiesDavid JenkinsFew beyond Doherty die-hards are going to need a second viewing. |
| The ListHannah McGillStunt casting has sunk this one, and Doherty should either shelve any remaining acting ambition, or invest some of his drug money in a lesson or two. |
| Metro (UK)Anna SmithWithout passion, this slight story is of no interest. |
| GuardianCatherine ShoardDoherty hints at his charisma. But for the time being, he'd be advised to stick to the strumming. |
| GuardianPeter BradshawPete Doherty tries his absolute best, and in some ways isn't every bit as terrible as you might think. |
| Daily Express (UK)Allan HunterA turgidly oppressive, lifeless film that can't even be recommended to collectors of cinematic oddities. |
| Observer (UK)Philip FrenchUnder the direction of a film-maker who speaks little English, Doherty and Gainsbourg give flat performances, their speech uninflected, their line readings uncertain. |