Les mal partis

"Les Mal-Partis" is a French film released in 1976, directed by Sébastien Japrisot. Set against World War II in France, the film follows the story of a nun and a young man who find themselves entangled in a forbidden romance amidst the chaos of war. The nun, devoted to her faith and duty, is confronted with conflicting emotions as she struggles with her feelings for the young man, leading to a complex and emotional journey of self-discovery and sacrifice.

The film explores themes of love, duty, and morality against the harrowing backdrop of war-torn France, offering a poignant and thought-provoking narrative that explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact of external circumstances on personal choices. The nuanced performances of the cast, coupled with the evocative setting of wartime France, make this film a compelling and unforgettable cinematic experience that resonated with me long after the credits rolled.

Jean-Baptiste Rossi is none other than Sebastien Japrisot (it's an anagram) who wrote such thrillers as "L'Ete Meurtrier" or "La Dame Dans L'Auto Avec des Lunettes et un Fusil " .

The critics were very hard on "les mal partis" when it was theatrically released.Based on a autobiographic novel,it is ,at least to my eyes, more palatable than the aforementioned thrillers.Denis is a young bourgeois ,in a junior high school where a supervisor (Gargantua!)gives the students a rough time.Denis needs something new.He falls in love with Clotilde.But she is a nun.She realizes it's a forbidden love.But passion grows stronger...and the society is not prepared to accept it.