I have many, too many, controversial films recently. Brutal movies, provoking movies, nothing that is there just for the fun of it. This film caused a minor scandal by the end of the 50s, now it is showed in the afternoon schedule of mainstream channels.
An elderly lawyer falls for an youthful delinquent; they start a life together, but the girl is much too flirtatious, so the tragedy is inevitable.
Georges Simenon wrote the novel on which this film is based. The theme of old guy and young girl may still provoke some viewers, as sexuality of the mature segment of society still seems to be too naughty, however Jean Gabin is no Benny Hill and Brigitte Bardot makes us believe that she finds something worthwhile in an elderly lover.
It is still the older guy who loses most: reputation and marriage are gone at the end of the film. The movie doesn't tell us how he is continuing his life.
Enjoyable, with an elegant sound track and good craftsmanship A good work from the second league
7/10
An elderly lawyer falls for an youthful delinquent; they start a life together, but the girl is much too flirtatious, so the tragedy is inevitable.
Georges Simenon wrote the novel on which this film is based. The theme of old guy and young girl may still provoke some viewers, as sexuality of the mature segment of society still seems to be too naughty, however Jean Gabin is no Benny Hill and Brigitte Bardot makes us believe that she finds something worthwhile in an elderly lover.
It is still the older guy who loses most: reputation and marriage are gone at the end of the film. The movie doesn't tell us how he is continuing his life.
Enjoyable, with an elegant sound track and good craftsmanship A good work from the second league
7/10
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| This was a scandal in 1958; was Bardot butt-doubled? |
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