Sexual Chronicles of a French Family is a 2012 French drama film directed by Pascal Arnold and Jean-Marc Barr. The movie explores the sexual experiences and desires of three generations of a French family after young Romain (played by Mathias Melloul) is caught masturbating in his biology class.
After Romain's embarrassing incident, his family members start discussing their own sexual experiences and desires, beginning with his mother, Claire (played by Valérie Maës), who talks about her affair with a younger man. Claire's husband, Hervé (played by Stephan Hersoen), also shares his sexual frustrations with his wife.
Romain's grandfather, Robert (played by Michel Lagueyrie), also indulges in open conversations about his sexual history and his regrets in life. The film also includes other characters, such as Romain's sister, Charlotte (played by Leïla Denio), who experiments with lesbianism, and their cousin, Salomé (played by Adeline Rebeillard), who is into BDSM.
The movie's non-linear storyline explores different personas and sexual experiences, and depicts various themes such as class, age, gender, and cultural differences. Sexual Chronicles of a French Family received mixed reviews, with critics praising its boldness, but also criticizing it for being overly explicit.