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Consent

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2023 | 119 min | History, Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 12 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved May December or Monster, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In 2013, Vanessa Springora recounts how she found herself under the influence of a famous writer. In 1986, she was 13; him, almost 50. The victim of a triple predation: sexual, literary, and psychic, there's more beyond her individual story. She questions the excesses of an era, and the complacency of an environment blinded by talent and celebrity.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $46 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 36K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Vanessa Filho

  • Kim HigelinVanessa Springora (jeune)
  • Jean-Paul RouveGabriel Matzneff
  • Laetitia CastaLa mère de Vanessa
  • Élodie BouchezVanessa Springora (adulte)
  • Jean ChevalierYouri
  • Lolita ChammahLa meilleure amie de la mère de Vanessa
  • David ClavelMichel
  • Agathe DronneChristiane (diner 1985)
  • Christophe GrégoireBernard (diner 1985)
  • Doby BrodaMuriel (diner 1985)