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Directed by: Andrew Birkin
Starring: Andrew Robertson (Jack), Charlotte Gainsbourg (Julie), Alice Coulthard (Sue), Ned Birkin (Tom), Sinead Cusack (Mum), Hanns Zischler (Dad), Jochen Horst (Derek)
Country: UK, European Cinema
Language: English (English subs)
Runtime: 01:40:59
Genres: Siblings-Family, Incest, CrossDressing, Teensploitation
Plot – Spoilers:
Jack is a loner 15 year-old detached from the goings-on at home. Instead, he prefers to head to a dump after school and jerk off, often narcissistically looking at his own reflection. His distant and snappy father dies one afternoon and things come to a head when mother is laid up in bed soon after, depressed and ill.
Jack has a little sister and brother, but it’s his 17 year-old sister Julie who fascinates him. He yearns for her attention while she constantly reminds him of his selfishness and moodiness and often bullies him into errands. But beneath her rude and distant behavior lies a deeper connection between the two that will rise to the fore after mother dies and they make a strange decision regarding her burial.
The Cement Garden is a remarkable work in British Cinema not just for its competence in adapting the Ian McEwan novel, but also for the natural and brilliant acting from all the kids (Charlotte Gainsbourg was actually 22).
I’m a huge Charlotte Gainsbourg fan. I saw this for the first time about 30 years ago and decided to revisit it today. It’s a great film. 4 stars. Another wonderful film featuring Charlotte Gainsbourg is “Melancholia” (2011) which would be a perfect addition to the incredible movie list on EUM.
The conceptual density and depth of this work is sordidly fascinating. The familial development-both individual and collective-of the youths manifests beauty and singularity in exponential proportions.
Rather than degenerating into a disconnected and problematic family, the relationship among all the siblings evolved after the demise of the parents, thereby demonstrating that affection does not require moral or ethical boundaries, provided that familial stability is preserved.
The phrase “IT SEEMS NATURAL TO ME”, uttered by Jack, epitomises transcendence and love. Even though others may judge the relationship, as Derek did, such judgement does not alter the true nexus between Jack and Julie, who remain steadfast in their determination to preserve family unity. This context is by no means confined to fiction.
An excellent work of drama and reflection, with refined technique and atmosphere, a qualified cast, and remarkable performances.
THE CEMENT GARDEN is not a disturbing film about incest and tragedy, but rather a profound exploration of familial nexus amidst adversity.
The sole negative aspect was Tom’s propensity towards femininity. This is, unequivocally, sordid and ought not to be regarded with naturality. Militancy and wokeism constitute part of humanity’s tragedy; they do not embody inclusion, but rather transgression, irrespective of age.
sue is so cute ugh
This movie mirrors my childhood in every way except the fucking my sister part
DEFINITELY never screwed my sister
Very interesting movie. As someone mentioned nothing seems to happen yet I couldn’t turn it off and I didn’t feel like I wasted my time watching it. At the end I realized there was a lot more to this film than I originally thought.
Very much like a TV movie from the 60s – dull and boring, but you keep watching just in case something exciting happens.
It doesn’t!
A very raw movie. I felt like I was in the m9vies w a nostalgic 80s vibe. It also hit me in the pit of my stomach the incest when I was getting abused by my stepfather.
Damn i thought this movie just about twisted incest siste-brother relationship but there so much more of the story and the experienced i got is just beautifull
yawn asf..no plot and no point..ideal movie toaid insomniacs. 3/10
Masterpiece.