Tender Cousins (1980) Apr 2026

As the men of the estate are called to the front when war breaks out, Julien suddenly becomes the "man of the house," finding himself the object of desire for the remaining women. Cast and Production

The story is set in Provence, France, during the idyllic but tense summer of 1939, just before the outbreak of World War II. Tender Cousins (1980)

Julia largely ignores Julien, favoring the attention of Charles, a "slimy" twenty-something guest at the family hotel who is already engaged to Julien’s sister, Claire. As the men of the estate are called

14-year-old Julien (Thierry Tevini) is infatuated with his beautiful older cousin, Julia (Anja Schüte). 14-year-old Julien (Thierry Tevini) is infatuated with his

(French: Tendres Cousines ), released in 1980, is a French-German coming-of-age film directed by famed British photographer David Hamilton . Known for its soft-focus aesthetic, the film explores themes of adolescent awakening against the backdrop of a world on the brink of war. Plot Summary