May December: Film with Natalie Portman inspired by dark true events

Recently released on Netflix in the United States and Canada, May December is now in French cinemas, this Wednesday January 24, 2024. And the film is loosely inspired by a dark affair that hit the tabloids in 1997.

May December, a psychological drama inspired by true events

May December addresses the topic of child abuse. This drama highlights the affair Mary Kay LetourneauA 36-year-old American teacher who became pregnant with her young student Willie Fualau, then 12 years of age. After this scandalous affair in 1997, they hit the headlines with two children and marriage. The couple also co-wrote a book which was published in France under the title Only one crime, love

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in May DecemberThus the film is loosely inspired by reality by telling the story of Mary Kay Letourneau disguised as Gracie Julian Moorewho became infamous for her relationship with her husband Joe, was played by Charles Melton, whom she first met when he was young. Gracie later served time in prison Sexual abuse of a minor Before they finally get married and start a family. Twenty years after the fact, Elizabeth was played by a famous actress Natalie PortmanHe comes to meet the woman he will play on screen, which leads the couple back to their dark past and upsets their now seemingly peaceful union.

Julianne Moore in May December casting

While the film has received rave reviews since its release, it has also generated strong reactions to “It’s an incredible film that highlights the insidious nature behind predatory relationships. It’s about wasted time, repressed pain and melancholy, and constant trauma and abuse.” “Captures the emotions. Charles Melton is captivating and heartbreaking in his performance”, commented. @SoNastyandRude clarified while @danikwateng for his part: “For those who are unsure about watching because you fear this film humanizes the sexual abuse of minors, fear not. #May December

Really unpacks how dark, evil, mean, manipulative and willful abusers are. Julian’s character seems deeply twisted.”

Prior to the film’s release, actress Julianne Moore described her work on May December as “one of the hardest things” she’s ever had to do. “I read it (the script) and I thought, ‘Oh, I can do that. That would be easy,'” she told the media. A frame. Then she started working on it and told herself she couldn’t do it before trying to put herself in Gracie’s shoes and trying to play the way she wanted to approach this story. Julianne Moore analyzed the plot of May and December as a theme where tension is at the heart of the film, particularly the “terrible” storyline. Some even believe that the film flirts more with a horror film than a drama.

A feature film deemed “uncomfortable” to watch is also very “intense” and “captivating”, no doubt, May Dec. Psychological drama Which fascinates and intrigues as much as it gives goosebumps.