I am surprised and saddened to hear this.

I found no information about any conflict between Eva Ionesco and her mother when I checked this out a couple of years ago. When did she begin to regard herself as abused? Is this really an issue about the photographs themselves or has it more to do with a conflict with her mother?

Even though I have not yet seen her film Je ne suis pas une princesse (why has this become My Little Princess in english?), I can not help thinking that it's ironic that the film would never have come to if it was not for the fame that her mother gave her. I hope the film is more complex than a simple condemnation of children in art and modeling.


My personal opinion about the photographs of Eva Ionesco as a child: I think on the whole they are too contrived, too artificial. It is true they have an iconic quality. Eva seldom relaxes and shows pleasure in being photographed. They speak of a lot of discipline and work, both by the model and the photographer. Fame is hard work and has a price.


-Tallguy