The Ripening Seed

The Ripening Seed 1990 Directed by Serge Meynard Le blé en herbe

Based on French writer Colette's 1923 novel, Le Blé en herbe focuses on the changing relationship between childhood friends Vinca and Phillipe. Both are on the verge of adulthood and beginning to recognize romantic feelings for one another when Phillipe meets a lascivious, wealthy older woman named Madam Dellaray. He is torn between his innocent but restricting affection for Vinca and satisfaction of his impatient lust for the new and mature world Madam Dellaray offers.

Country France

Production Country France

Language French

Spoken Language French

Gneres Drama , Romance

Production Companies Films A2 , Agepro Cinéma

Release Date 1 January 1990

80 mins