The Flower of Evil
Institut français du Royaume-Uni (Language Centre), Cromwell Place 13, London, Brompton
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About
The Flower of Evil is a psychological thriller by Claude Chabrol. In her fifties, Anne, played by Nathalie Baye, decides to run for mayor of her town. As her campaign unfolds, she must contend with an unfaithful husband, anonymous leaflets accusing her family of collaborating with the Nazis, and an unexpected romance between her returning son and his stepsister. As long-buried secrets surface, the film invites audiences to question who the true culprits are in this tangled web of deception.
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Critics
6.6Good
Critics praise Chabrol's visual flair, mordant wit and a superb ensemble cast bringing family secrets vividly to life. Some fault a slow build and material that feels less inspired than the director's best work.
Reviews: PopMatters, The Spinning Image, TMDb
Trailer
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Institut français du Royaume-Uni (Language Centre) is in London’s Brompton.
Cromwell Place 13, London
Institut français du Royaume-Uni (Language Centre) 25 more events- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Year
- 2002
- Runtime
- 104 min
