Violette tells the story of French author Violette Leduc's time under the tutelage of Simone de Beauvoir, suffering under the agony of her unrequited love for her mentor. Directed by Martin Provost, Violette features two lead performances that are beautifully unrestrained, says Peter Bradshaw. Violette is released in the UK on Friday and is yet to secure a release in the US and Australia Continue reading...