Many reviews of this film state that George is 16 or 17 (and he appears so in the film) which leads to all the comments that he is a pedophile. But in the book by the author, his age is given as 14 (page 1) when he enters the school. To me, this changes the dynamics completely about the story. It becomes one of puppy love--although deeply and profoundly felt. There is no doubt that early in the book, he feels attraction for a Lucien, a classmate, and that he is possibly gay. I challenge anyone to cite in the book where it says that George is 16 or 17.
The movie is so beautifully made that the love between the two is totally believable. But I wish that it had been made as the author wrote it.
The movie is so beautifully made that the love between the two is totally believable. But I wish that it had been made as the author wrote it.