Naked Childhood

Jan 22, 1969

1h 23m

★ 7.2

Overview

Handed over to foster care by his mother—who's unwilling to give up permanent custody—the now-adolescent François understands that nothing in life is permanent, and his increasingly erratic actions reflect this knowledge.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Les Films du Carrosse

Parafrance Films

Parc Film

Renn Productions

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Cast

François

Michel Terrazon

Roby

Raoul Billerey

Josette

Pierrette Deplanque

Madame Minguet

Marie-Louise Thierry

Minguet

René Thierry

Simone

Linda Gutenberg

Raoul

Henri Puff

Meme

Marie Marc

Letillon

Maurice Coussonneau

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