


Young Michel is in love with the attractive Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home. Yvonne, Michel's overbearing mother, concocts an elaborate scheme to drive Madeleine away, thus keeping uncomfortable household truths from being exposed.
Director
Jean Cocteau
Writers
Jean Cocteau
Release Date
December 1, 1948
Runtime
1h 40m
Status
Released
Original Language
fr
Vote Count
25
Les Films Ariane