Maurice Legrand, a meek cashier married to a nagging wife, has a secret passion: he's a Sunday painter. He falls in love with Lulu, a young woman dominated by Dédé, the pimp who she works for.
Jean Renoir’s The Bitch, or La Chienne, from way back in 1931, definitely isn't for everyone today. If you appreciate early French cinema, especially the kind that isn't afraid to get a little grimy with human nature, you might just get drawn in. But if you prefer your films with clear heroes or a rapid-fire plot, you'...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Jean Renoir
Wilfred Lucas
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"Jean Renoir’s The Bitch, or La Chienne, from way back in 1931, definitely isn't for everyone today. If you appreciate early French cinema, especially the kind that isn't afraid to get a little grimy with human nature, you might just get drawn in. But if you prefer your films with clear heroes or a rapid-fire plot, you'll probably find this one a bit of a slog. It’s a slow burn, for sure, and pretty bleak. The story follows Maurice Legrand, played by Michel Simon. He’s this incredibly meek cashi..."
Pierre Desty
André Mouëzy-Éon, Jean Renoir, André Girard, Georges de La Fouchardière
France
