

A man assists his gravely ill wife to die and wants to face justice for this, but his brothers try everything to keep the family's name clean.
Acting
Fernandel's rare dramatic turn — no clowning, all crushing weight.
Writing
Moral questions with no easy answers, beautifully uncomfortable.

Director
Richard Pottier
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Fernandel was France's biggest comedy star; this dramatic role shocked audiences expecting his usual bumbling charm.
Released when euthanasia was virtually unmentionable in cinema, the film sparked debates that wouldn't resurface for decades.