The Bitch (1931) (original) (raw)
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Original title
La Chienne (The Bitch)aka
AKA
- Isn't Life a Bitch?
Year
1931
Running time
91 min.
Country
France
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Cinematography
Producer
Genre
Drama. Mystery | Crime. French Polar. Psychological Drama. Painting
Synopsis
Cashier Maurice Legrand is married to Adele, a terror. By chance, he meets Lucienne, "Lulu", and make her his mistress. He thinks he finally met love, but Lulu is nothing but a streetwalker, in love with Dede, her pimp. She only accepts Legrand to satisfy Dede's needs of money.
Rankings Position
- #81 Best Movies of the '30s
- #106 Best French Movies of all time
- #125 Best Mystery Films
- #145 Best Crime Movies
Critics' reviews
- "The women's roles lack dimension and the bittersweet depth Renoir's later films explored so memorably. Visually, though, this one's gorgeous and extremely fluid."
- "Very cleverly made and beautifully acted."
- "An often-overlooked highlight of Renoir's momentous career that was well worth the 44-year wait."
- "All of the performances are close to flawless, but it's Renoir's unseen presense one remembtrs most vividly."
- "Wonderfully moving, with great performances."
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