Direct link to watch the 1989 French film “White Wedding” (Noce Blanche), is available at the end of this post.
Movie Summary
“White Wedding” tells the intense and ultimately tragic story of an illicit affair between a 49-year-old married philosophy teacher, François Hainaut, and his solitary, enigmatic 17-year-old student, Mathilde Tessier. Mathilde is a troubled and intelligent girl with a cynical view of the world, stemming from a difficult past that includes a suicidal mother and drug-dealing brothers.
Initially, François takes an interest in Mathilde due to her repeated absences and challenging nature, offering her private lessons to help her with her studies. However, a deep and transgressive fascination develops between them, leading to a passionate love affair. As their relationship deepens, Mathilde’s academic performance improves significantly, but her emotional intensity and possessiveness escalate.
The affair throws François’s life into chaos, straining his marriage to Catherine, who soon becomes aware of his infidelity. The film explores the complexities of their forbidden love, the power dynamics at play, and the destructive consequences of their actions. Ultimately, their affair is discovered, leading to severe repercussions for both of them, and a heartbreaking end for Mathilde.
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Star Cast
- Vanessa Paradis as Mathilde Tessier
- Bruno Cremer as François Hainaut
- Ludmila Mikaël as Catherine Hainaut (François’s wife)
- François Négret as Carpentier
- Jean Dasté as Le Concierge
- Véronique Silver as La Conseillère d’Éducation
- And others including Benoît Muracciole, Arnaud Goujon, Pierre Gabaston, Philippe Tuin, Carine Loubeau, and Agnès Lemercier.
Bold Scenes
The film features explicit sexual content depicting the intimate relationship between the teacher and his student. This includes scenes where they sleep together. The “boldness” lies in the explicit portrayal of this forbidden and controversial affair, central to the film’s narrative of transgressive passion.
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Availability
“White Wedding” (Noce Blanche) can be found on several platforms, though availability may vary by region:
- Prime Video: It is available for streaming on Prime Video as “Noce blanche.”
- Plex: The movie is also listed on Plex.
- TV5MONDEplus: It is available for free streaming on TV5MONDEplus, though this might be limited to certain territories.
It’s always recommended to check the specific availability in your country or region on these platforms.