NEA, released in France in 1976, is a slickly sentimental fantasy about an adolescent girl's sexual awakening. Its 1995 US video release will appeal primarily to cat lovers and fans of sappy escapist romances.
Sybille Ashby (Ann Zacahrias) is a shy, rebellious 16-year-old with a penchant for erotic literature. Axel Thorpe (Sami Frey), a handsome, middle-aged bookstore-owner and publisher, catches her stealing his wares and demands an explanation. She tells him she wants to write and offers him a sample
of her work. He is encouraging, but thinks she needs more experience. She becomes his protege.
At her parents' posh suburban villa, Sybille (aided by her cat,...
Released:
1976
Rated:
R
Length:
103 mins