- Moderate
- Rimbaud is seen smoking a pipe throughout the movie (he does this through the ages of 16-19)
- Verlaine is an alcoholic in the movie and is seen drinking quite a lot
- Verlaine and Rimbaud are both seen drinking Absinthe (an alcohol beverage that is illegal in most countries due to its side effects)
- In one scene, Rimbaud and Verlaine are seen smoking hash
- A lot of extras are seen drinking and smoking throughout the movie