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Sexual Chronicles of a French Family
A provocative Gallic dramedy brimming with awkward, tender longing, where raw, intimate bodies mirror an unveiled lens, reflecting three generations stripped of societal taboos.
Sexual Chronicles of a French Family
Sexual Chronicles of a French Family

Chroniques sexuelles d'une famille d'aujourd'hui

09 May 2012 France 85 min 5.4 (408)

Director: Jean-Marc Barr, Pascal Arnold

Cast: Mathias Melloul, Valérie Maës, Stephan Hersoen, Pierre Perrier, Yan Brian

Drama Comedy Romance Demystification of Sexuality and Taboos Intergenerational Views on Intimacy Adolescent Sexual Identity and Virginity Pressure Communication vs. Domestic Secrecy Digital Media and Modern Voyeurism

Sexual Chronicles of a French Family — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Romain

Mathias Melloul

Archetype: The Reluctant Coming-of-Age Hero / Insecure Virgin Key Trait: Vulnerable and introspective

Motivation

To lose his virginity and fit in with his peers.

Character Arc

Starts as an anxious, self-conscious 18-year-old paralyzed by his virginity, evolving into a more self-assured young man through open family support and honest romance.

Claire

Valérie Maës

Archetype: The Progressive Mentor / Matriarch Key Trait: Empathetic and open-minded

Motivation

To understand and support her children without judgment while revitalizing her own marriage.

Character Arc

Transitions from a routine-bound mother to an active catalyst for sexual transparency and emotional closeness in her home.

Michel

Yan Brian

Archetype: The Wise Elder Key Trait: Gentle and pragmatic

Motivation

To maintain human warmth and physical connection in his later years.

Character Arc

A widowed grandfather who quietly maintains his physical intimacy by seeing a sex worker, helping normalize sexual desire in old age.

Pierre

Nathan Duval

Archetype: The Free-Spirited Explorer Key Trait: Adventurous and candid

Motivation

Exploring fluid sexual identities without societal constraints.

Character Arc

Romain’s older brother who navigates his bisexual identity and polyamorous/threesome experiences, learning to communicate candidly with his mother.

Marie

Leïla Denio

Archetype: The Liberated Young Adult Key Trait: Confident and expressive

Motivation

Living an authentic, passion-filled life.

Character Arc

Romain's adopted sister who enjoys an uninhibited, fulfilling relationship with her partner, serving as a contrast to Romain's anxieties.

Cast

Mathias Melloul as Romain
Valérie Maës as Claire
Stephan Hersoen as Hervé
Pierre Perrier as Maxime
Yan Brian as Michel
Adeline Rebeillard as Coralie
Leïla Denio as Marie
Gregory Annoni as Cédric
Nathan Duval as Pierre
Laetitia Favart as Nathalie
Benjamin Houoti as Homme Triolisme 1
Maïlys Amrous as Femme Triolisme 1
Philippe Duquesne as Le directeur du lycée
Astrid Vermeulin as La secrétaire
Faustine Dubois as Sophie

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