The Cruel Embrace
1987, French. Directed by Marion Hänsel.
Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 25 November 1987
- Original title
- Les Noces barbares
- Country
- France, Belgium
- Written by
- Marion Hänsel
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The Cruel Embrace runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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The Cruel Embrace isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 November 1987. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cruel Embrace?
If you liked The Cruel Embrace, try Declaration of War, Father of My Children, My Little Princess.
Who directed The Cruel Embrace?
The Cruel Embrace (1987) was directed by Marion Hänsel and stars Thierry Frémont, Marianne Basler, Yves Cotton.