Despite the harsh criticism, some reviewers defended the film, arguing that it was a brave and successful attempt to create an alternative to mainstream pornography. Eye for Film praised the film, stating that the “Chronicles walk an impressively fine line between keen observation, subtle satire and absorbing drama.” The review praised Mathias Melloul’s performance as “hugely sympathetic,” slyly lampooning his own teenage angst. FilmInt.nu suggested that the mother’s desire to investigate her family’s behaviors represents a sincere desire for understanding, a search for what everyone truly desires.
Supporters commended the film for its brave performances, naturalistic acting, and its refreshing lack of moralizing. Critics who favored the film noted that it managed to find warmth, humor, and genuine emotional resonance in a subject matter that most mainstream directors avoid. sexual chronicles of a french family 2012 french new
Sexual Chronicles of a French Family (Chroniques sexuelles d'une famille française) Release Year: 2012 Director: Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe Genre: Drama, Comedy Despite the harsh criticism, some reviewers defended the