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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 — Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

C'est pas la fin du monde.
— Romain

Context

Said to his mother after being caught in the classroom dare.

Meaning

Highlights adolescent deflections while setting the tone for his mother's non-punitive, calm response.

Gay, straight, bi... tu es sexuel. C'est tout. Si tu aimes la vie, tu aimes le sexe.
— Claire

Context

Spoken during a family discussion about orientation and desire.

Meaning

Encapsulates the film's core philosophical stance: sexuality is an innate extension of being alive.

À ton âge, c'est tout à fait normal d'avoir des désirs.
— Claire

Context

Said when comforting Romain when he expresses feeling ashamed of his frustrations.

Meaning

Replaces traditional parental shaming with affirmation and emotional support.

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