The Debut

"The Debut" is a 1977 Dutch drama film about the impossible love between a 41-year-old married man, played by Gerard Cox as Hugo, and a 14-year-old schoolgirl, portrayed by Marina de Graaf as Carolien. As their relationship deepens into a sexual one, they face tension due to secrecy and frustration. The film explores the complexities of this age-gap relationship from the perspective of its director, Nouchka van Brakel.