The Cruel Embrace
Movie| Title | Les Noces barbares |
| User score | 5.9 |
| Release date | Nov 25, 1987 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Marion Hänsel |
| Production country | France, Belgium |
| Production companies | Man's Films, TF1 Films Production, Flach Film |
| Run time | 99 min. |
Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.
