The conflict between ancient dogma and contemporary values underpins a number of intriguing dramas
of sexual abuse of children, cause outrage by exposing injustices in religious institutions.
The film makes it clear that Alex’s choice is between the sunny prospects of the eastern Pyrenees or violence in a place of which he knows nothing. The conflict proves disruptive to the kindly Muriel and, desperate for an explanation of what her grandson is thinking, she turns to a reformed Islamist for help. As she seeks to convince Alex to stay, “L’adieu à la nuit” offers a compelling look at two incompatible views and expectations of life.
Depicted here in microcosm is a society almost disintegrating under the weight of a long-cherished certainty: that only young men can compete and, in the name of faith, win. Like the young adults in Mr Téchiné’s film the contestants are fanatics, and Petrunya’s calm demeanour contrasts starkly with their aggressive belief. She holds her own, knowing herself to be a free and enterprising woman, rather than engaging with the men on religious point-scoring.
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