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Carrot Top

1925 · 108 min Drama Comedy
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Original Title Poil de Carotte
Year 1925
Country France
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Julien Duvivier
Runtime 108 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (16 votes)

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Director Julien Duvivier constructs a poignant drama from the contrast between a sunny provincial setting and a child's private hell. He explores the quiet mechanics of familial cruelty, where a father's neglect and a mother's disdain build an inescapable prison for the young protagonist.

What lingers after the final frame is a raw, unsentimental portrait of childhood despair that resonates with startling clarity. The film finds a delicate balance between gentle humor and profound sorrow. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Julien Duvivier

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Best viewed in a quiet setting to absorb the subtle black-and-white photography and nuanced performances.

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