sibling relationship,obsession,male homosexuality,incest,orphan siblings

The Strange Ones (1950)

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A love story by Jean Cocteau

Elisabeth and her brother Paul live isolated from much of the world after Paul is injured in a snowball fight. As a coping mechanism, the two conjure up a hermetic dream of their own making. Their relationship, however, isn't exactly wholesome. Jealousy and a malevolent undercurrent intrude on their fantasy when Elisabeth invites the strange Agathe to stay with them -- and Paul is immediately attracted to her.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jean-Pierre Melville
  • Profile picture of Nicole Stéphane
    Elisabeth Nicole Stéphane
  • Profile picture of Edouard Dermithe
    Paul Edouard Dermithe
  • Profile picture of Renée Cosima
    Dargelos / Agathe Renée Cosima
  • Profile picture of Jacques Bernard
    Gerard Jacques Bernard
  • Profile picture of Jean Cocteau
    Narrator (voice) Jean Cocteau
  • Profile picture of Jean-Marie Robain
    Headmaster Jean-Marie Robain
  • Profile picture of Rachel Devirys
    Rachel Devirys
  • Profile picture of Roger Gaillard
    Gerard's Uncle Roger Gaillard

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Keywords

  • sibling relationship
  • obsession
  • male homosexuality
  • incest
  • orphan siblings