Vautier, a wealthy surgeon in his fifties, falls in love with Hélène, a young woman from a modest background. He allows her to have a string of short-lived lovers - but when Jean Trapeau, an old boyfriend, resurfaces, things get complicated.
Is it worth your time? If you like old French cinema that feels a bit stagey and stiff, you might find something to like here. If you need pacing, or characters who don't act like they’re in a soap opera, stay far away. It’s definitely a curiosity for people who like to dig through the archives. Vautier is one of thos...
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old French cinema that feels a bit stagey and stiff, you might find something to like here. If you need pacing, or characters who don't act like they’re in a soap opera, stay far away. It’s definitely a curiosity for people who like to dig through the archives. Vautier is one of those characters who thinks he’s much smarter than everyone else in the room. He treats his relationship with Hélène like a scientific experiment he can control from the sidelines. Spo..."
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