Dir. Claude Autant-Lara · Starring Jean Gabin, Brigitte Bardot, Edwige Feuillère, Nicole Berger, Franco Interlenghi, Madeleine Barbulée · Music René Cloërec
RomanceDramaCrime
Leading lawyer Andre Gobillot takes the case of Yvette, a young criminal. As he works on her defence, an unexpected romance blooms between them, only to be cut short by a tragedy.
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A smoky, sophisticated mood piece. It feels like a smoky Parisian bar, filled with whispered secrets and the intoxicating scent of forbidden desire. The style is effortlessly cool, with a melancholic undertone that lingers long after the credits roll.
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