Rape of Love

Yannick Bellon, 1978, 115min, DCP
Starring Nathalie Nell, Alain Fourès, Pierre Arditi, Michèle Simonnet, Daniel Auteuil

Bellon had a deep affinity for characters in transition—those who are rebuilding themselves while pushing back against societal norms and the quiet, everyday forms of violence they face. In 1978, with her absolute masterpiece L’Amour violé, Bellon set out to challenge public acceptance and awaken awareness to the horrors of rape. The story follows a survivor (Nathalie Nell), who, after an appalling attack, further endures an unsupportive fiancé, uninterested police, and demeaning prosecutors. Although difficult to produce, the film was met with great success upon its release.

Restored by Les Films de l’Équinoxe and Hiventy Laboratory with support from the CNC