---
title: "Belle \u00e9pine"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/belle-epine-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 63319
imdb_id: "tt1587119"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 57
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Belle épine (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/belle-epine-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Belle épine" is a coming-of-age drama that follows the life of a 17-year-old girl. After the death of her mother, she finds herself living alone in her Paris apartment. She meets Maryline, a rebel of her own age, who introduces her to a new world. This new experience becomes complicated when she falls for someone, a boy who takes advantage of her naivety. The film explores themes of freedom and the consequences of her newfound experiences.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A grieving teenager discovers reckless freedom and complicated romance through Paris motorcycle racing."

### Why Watch
- Engaging character-driven drama
- Explores youthful rebellion

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deals with mature emotional themes
- Features complicated relationships
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with themes of grief, youthful rebellion, and complicated relationships.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, gritty, coming-of-age

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Film Movement Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rebecca Zlotowski
- **Networks / Studios**: Moby Dick Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Léa Seydoux** as *Prudence Friedmann*
- **Anaïs Demoustier** as *Sonia Cohen*
- **Johan Libéreau** as *Franck*
- **Nicolas Maury** as *Daniel Cohen*
- **Guillaume Gouix** as *Reynald*
- **Agathe Schlencker** as *Maryline Santamaria*
- **Anna Sigalevitch** as *Frédérique Friedmann*
- **Marie Matheron** as *Delphine*
- **Marina Tomé** as *Nelly Cohen*
- **Carlo Brandt** as *Michel Cohen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Belle épine released?
The film was released in 2010.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in Paris.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is a 17-year-old girl named Prudence.

### Q: What activity does Prudence get introduced to?
She is introduced to motorcycle racing on the biker circuit at Rungis.

### Q: What complicates Prudence's newfound freedom?
Her newfound freedom becomes complicated when she falls for a boy named Franck.

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