Beau Pere, also known as Stepfather, is a 1981 French comedy-drama film directed by Bertrand Blier, based on his novel of the same name. It stars Patrick Dewaere, Ariel Besse and Maurice Ronet and is about a 30-year-old pianist who has an affair with his 14-year-old stepdaughter after her mother dies in a car accident.
French film poster, which caused controversy upon the film's release.
Director Bertrand Blier based his film on his novel of the same name.
Critics praised the performances of Ariel Besse and Patrick Dewaere, who was nominated for the César Award for Best Actor.
Patrick Dewaere was a French film actor. Born in Saint-Brieuc, Côtes-d'Armor, he was the son of French actress Mado Maurin. Actor from a young age, his career lasted more than 21 years, until his suicide in Paris, in 1982.
Patrick Dewaere in 1975.
Italian actors Michele Placido, Franco Nero, with Patrick Dewaere (far right) and Miou-Miou, during the filming of the Italian film Marcia trionfale (1975).
Still of actor Patrick Dewaere.