enfant terrible

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A transitional film to get him out of the enfant terrible period of his earliest work, “Punch Drunk Love” remains a fulcrum point in Anderson’s career.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025

Sinema was something of the enfant terrible of the Senate, albeit in the body of a Gen X woman fond of jewel-tone dresses and statement jewelry.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2024

As one experienced writer/producer told me, "being an enfant terrible is still rewarded."

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2023

Von Trier, often referred to as the "enfant terrible" of contemporary cinema, was in "good spirits" and is being treated for his symptoms, Zentropa said in a statement.

From Reuters • Aug. 8, 2022

Hearing Joshua give Rabelaisian nonstop talks of three to five hours made it all too clear that he was an enfant terrible.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson