Movie

L'Enfant Secret

★ 6.8(28)19821h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Philippe Garrel
Release date: 1982-12-02
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: G.I.E.

About L'Enfant Secret

L'Enfant Secret is a 1982 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by Philippe Garrel, starring Anne Wiazemsky, Henri de Maublanc and Xuan Lindenmeyer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch L'Enfant Secret in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jean-Baptiste, a filmmaker, and Elie, an actress, fall in love. To fight their unhappiness, they cling to their children: Jean-Baptiste to his film and Elie to her young son.

Cast

Anne Wiazemsky

Elie

Henri de Maublanc

Jean-Baptiste

Xuan Lindenmeyer

Swann

Cécile Le Bailly

Chloé

Elli Medeiros

The whore

Philippe Garrel

Psychiatric patient

Christian Aaron Boulogne

Boy

Elaine Roy

Jean-Baptiste's mother

Edwige

La prostituée

Themes & keywords

electroconvulsive therapy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch L'Enfant Secret in Canada?+

L'Enfant Secret is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is L'Enfant Secret on Netflix?+

L'Enfant Secret is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is L'Enfant Secret?+

L'Enfant Secret has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in L'Enfant Secret?+

L'Enfant Secret stars Anne Wiazemsky, Henri de Maublanc, Xuan Lindenmeyer, Cécile Le Bailly and Elli Medeiros.

When did L'Enfant Secret come out?+

L'Enfant Secret is a 1982 movie directed by Philippe Garrel.

What genre is L'Enfant Secret?+

L'Enfant Secret is Romance and Drama film.

Who directed L'Enfant Secret?+

L'Enfant Secret was directed by Philippe Garrel.