The read
It runs a compact 36m.
Synopsis
Jean Bonnard, clean-cut industrialist and the only son of a widow, goes to visit his mother in the small village where she lives. However, early in the morning the police arrive to arrest him, accusing the man of having murdered the old banker who'd made advances towards his girlfriend. Jean's mother is eager to aid her son, whom she believes is innocent. Said Epstein of his film: "I shot small landscapes in Livilliers which seemed to me-- in their reality, I mean-- very large".
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Jean EpsteinWriter
- Jean EpsteinDirector
Cast
- France DhéliaBlanche
- René FertéJean Bonnard
- Irma PerrotJean's mother
- Nino ConstantiniCast
Stills
Themes
bankerjealousybrotherwidowfalsely accusedindustrialistgrieftold in flashbackold womansmall villagewaiting roomreturning to roots