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Merette (1982)
Director: Jean-Jacques Lagrange
Cast: Anne Bos, Jean Bouise, Isabelle Sadoyan, Patrick Lapp
Runtime95 min
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Merette is a pretty child, living within a patrician, strictly Calvinist family in the Switzerland of the 19th century. She is happy, until her mother dies, and Merette blames God, and gives up her religion. Her family turns against her, the villagers reject her, and her priest drives her into isolation.
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Merette is a little-known 1982 French drama film directed by Jean-Jacques Lagrange. While the film has not received widespread critical acclaim, it has been praised for its sensitive portrayal of a young girl's loss of faith in the strict Calvinist society of 19th century Switzerland. Audience reception for the film is unclear as it does not have publicly available ratings on major review aggregators.
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Directed by Jean-Jacques Lagrange, Merette (1982) is a compelling drama that explores the personal struggles of a young girl shaken by tragedy and isolation within a strict Calvinist community. With strong performances from the cast, including Anne Bos, the film offers a nuanced and emotionally resonant portrayal of one's loss of faith and the societal pressures that can lead to profound alienation.