Poupée and her (so-called) brother Paulo share an apartment in Paris. They dream of becoming actors. In the meantime, life goes on, nothing happens, until Poupée meets François.
Acting
Lorre's fragility masks something genuinely unhinged.
Cinematography
Grimy Paris apartments never looked this seductive.
Direction
Leroi's patience lets discomfort marinate perfectly.
Director
Francis Leroi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during May '68's aftermath, capturing a generation's stalled revolutionary energy.
Leroi later pivoted to hardcore porn; this drama's erotic tension suddenly makes sense.
FR
