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Critics and audiences on platforms like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes have noted that the film blends a lighthearted, comedic tone with extremely explicit, unsimulated scenes. While some reviewers from Variety and The New York Times found the "wall-to-wall" sex scenes distracting or dull, others praised the film for its honest, non-judgmental approach to human intimacy and family transparency. Version Details

Approximately 79 minutes long, which removes much of the nudity and explicit acts for international distribution. Sexual Chronicles of a French Family (2012)

If you are watching the film, be aware that there are two distinct versions:

The film tackles various sexual journeys, including a grandfather's visits to a prostitute, a brother's bisexuality, and Romain's own awkward quest to lose his virginity. Review Summary

Mathias Melloul, Valérie Maës, Stephan Hersoen, Leila Denio, and Nathan Duval

Approximately 85 minutes long, containing all explicit content.

The story begins when the youngest son, 18-year-old Romain, is caught masturbating in his biology class and suspended. Rather than being shamed, his mother Claire uses the incident as a catalyst for the entire family to open up about their own sexual experiences and secrets.