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Headstrong

Headstrong

1989 · 92 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Romance

Based on a popular novel with the English title Devil in the Flesh by Alexandre Jardin, this little drama tells the story of Virgile (Thomas Langmann), a sixteen-year old boy who has grown tired of being a virgin, and decides to seduce Carla (Kristin Scott-Thomas), an older woman. Rather to his surprise, despite his callowness, she proves to be quite willing.

Directed by Carlo Cotti · Written by Carlo Cotti

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