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Carnal Excitation

1978 · 87 min
2.0 / 10 · TMDB

Sun-drenched beaches meet shadowy secrets in this 1978 drama. A seemingly perfect holiday unravels as a group of affluent tourists confront the emptiness beneath their glamorous surface. The French Riviera's glittering facade contrasts sharply with the characters' internal turmoil and fractured relationships. What begins as a pursuit of pleasure slowly morphs into a poignant examination of desire, disillusionment, and the cost of a carefree life. The film masterfully uses its vibrant setting to highlight the quiet desperation and unspoken tensions simmering between friends, crafting a compelling portrait of a generation at a crossroads.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Excitation au soleil
Year 1978
Country Canada, France
Director Michel Lemoine
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 2.0/10 (3 votes)

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The director contrasts the Riviera's shimmering surfaces with the characters' hollow interiors, using the relentless sunlight to expose rather than illuminate.

For those who appreciate slow-burning character studies where tension simmers beneath idyllic settings, this will resonate with a quiet, melancholic recognition of life's unseen fractures. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Michel Lemoine

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Late afternoon sun through half-closed blinds, alone with a glass of something clear and cool.

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