The read
A Balasaur Score of 72 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 83%. Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
Elisabeth and her brother Paul live isolated from much of the world after Paul is injured in a snowball fight. As a coping mechanism, the two conjure up a hermetic dream of their own making. Their relationship, however, isn't exactly wholesome. Jealousy and a malevolent undercurrent intrude on their fantasy when Elisabeth invites the strange Agathe to stay with them -- and Paul is immediately attracted to her.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do.
125 audience votes
Key crew
- Jean-Pierre MelvilleDirector
- Jean-Pierre MelvilleWriter
- Jean CocteauWriter
Cast
- Nicole StéphaneElisabeth
- Édouard DermithePaul
- Renée CosimaDargelos / Agathe
- Jacques BernardGerard
- Jean CocteauNarrator (voice)
- Melvyn MartinMichael
- Maria CyliakusMother
- Jean-Marie RobainHeadmaster
- Maurice RevelDoctor
- Rachel DevirysCast
- Adeline AucocMariette
- Emile MathysVice Principal
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Themes
sibling relationshipobsessionmale homosexualityincestorphan siblings