The Adolescent_
In the summer of 1939, 13-year-old Marie goes with her parents to visit her grandparents in a small town near Avignon. Marie discovers her femininity and falls for a young Jewish doctor, but he prefers Eva, Marie's mother.
Starring
Simone Signoret, Francis Huster, Laetitia Chauveau
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Adolescent was released 47 years ago in 1979.
Overview
In the summer of 1939, 13-year-old Marie goes with her parents to visit her grandparents in a small town near Avignon. Marie discovers her femininity and fal...
The Adolescent is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (20)
Simone Signoret
Mamie
Francis Huster
Alexandre
Laetitia Chauveau
Marie
Edith Clever
Eva, la mère
Jacques Weber
Jean
Jean-François Balmer
André, le menuisier
Hugues Quester
Le fils du forgeron
Roger Blin
Romain
FM
Frank Muth
François, 'l'innocent'
Maurice Baquet
Jules, le cantonnier
Nadine Basile
Rose, épouse du contonnier
Françoise Bette
Violette
Michel Blanc
M. Bertin
Bérangère Bonvoisin
La fille du maire
JB
Juliette Brac
La femme du forgeron
Janine Darcey
Pierre Forget
Domestique
SG
Suzel Goffre
ML
Michel Lesnoff
Armand
Elisabeth Margoni
Melle Gaby
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Adolescent about?
In the summer of 1939, 13-year-old Marie goes with her parents to visit her grandparents in a small town near Avignon. Marie discovers her femininity and falls for a young Jewish doctor, but he prefers Eva, Marie's mother.
How long is The Adolescent?
The Adolescent has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in The Adolescent?
The cast of The Adolescent includes Simone Signoret, Francis Huster, Laetitia Chauveau, Edith Clever, Jacques Weber.
What is the rating of The Adolescent?
The Adolescent has a rating of 4.3 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama