Catherine Breillat Is Back, Baby
Briefly

When Anne has sex with her 17-year-old stepson, she closes and sometimes covers her eyes, a pose reminiscent of draping a napkin over your head to prevent God from witnessing the act. Desire is portrayed as powerful, leading to betrayal without being excused as madness. Anne remains clear-eyed about her actions, delving into forbidden territory despite the consequences.
Last Summer, a film by Catherine Breillat, explores forbidden desires and the complexities of betrayal. Anne, portrayed as a bourgeois middle-aged professional, is willing to risk everything for her forbidden desires. The movie delves into the sleek yet deceptive portrayal of Anne's life and the luxury that enables her actions.
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