This story follows the relationship between a 14-year-old girl and an acclaimed 50ish writer, Gabriel Matzneff. Matzneff was known for his sexual abuse of minors, and for chronicling those offenses in his books. One of the young girls he abused wrote a book about it, the very book upon which this film is based.
I’m going to let Wikipedia pick up his distasteful story:
Matzneff described his pedophilia and child sex tourism in some of his books and on his website, and even in television appearances. Despite this, he remained sheltered from prosecution throughout his literary career, benefiting from wide and enthusiastic support within French literary circles despite the fact his books did not sell well among the general public.
Actress Kim Higelin is 24 years old, but is totally convincing as a 14-year-old girl.
Defoe’s film clip is here.
In an ominous indication of the passage of time, the girl’s mother is played by Laetitia Casta, who did no nudity. Believe it or not, La Casta is now 45 years old.
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About three years ago, Kim was topless in episode 4 of Plan B
Additional captures from Plan B
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New and noteworthy:
Maisie Williams topless in the premiere episode of The New Look