Tender Cousins (1980) Review

The story is set in Provence, France, during the idyllic but tense summer of 1939, just before the outbreak of World War II.

(French: Tendres Cousines ), released in 1980, is a French-German coming-of-age film directed by famed British photographer David Hamilton . Known for its soft-focus aesthetic, the film explores themes of adolescent awakening against the backdrop of a world on the brink of war. Plot Summary Tender Cousins (1980)

14-year-old Julien (Thierry Tevini) is infatuated with his beautiful older cousin, Julia (Anja Schüte). The story is set in Provence, France, during

As the men of the estate are called to the front when war breaks out, Julien suddenly becomes the "man of the house," finding himself the object of desire for the remaining women. Cast and Production The story is set in Provence