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Violette Nozière (1978)

"The Story of an Extraordinary Crime."

6.719782h 4mFR
CrimeDramaThriller

Directed by Claude Chabrol

Rating

6.7/10

Runtime

2h 4m

Language

FR

Release

May 24, 1978

Director

Claude Chabrol

Overview

Paris, 1933. The daughter of a respectable lower middle class couple, Violette Nozière, leads a disreputable double life. Far from being the innocent 18-year-old her parents mistake her for, she spends her nights with dissolute young men in the less salubrious areas of the city.

Cast

Isabelle Huppert

Isabelle Huppert

Violette Nozière

Stéphane Audran

Stéphane Audran

Germaine Nozière

Jean Carmet

Jean Carmet

Baptiste Nozière

Jean-François Garreaud

Jean-François Garreaud

Jean Dabin

Lisa Langlois

Lisa Langlois

Maddy

Bernard Alane

Bernard Alane

Pinguet's son

François Maistre

François Maistre

Monsieur Mayeul

Jean Dalmain

Jean Dalmain

Émile

Guy Hoffmann

Guy Hoffmann

Judge

Dora Doll

Dora Doll

Madame Mayeul

Jean Parédès

Jean Parédès

Singer

Jeanne Herviale

Jeanne Herviale

The grandmother

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Violette Nozière (1978), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Paris, 1933. The daughter of a respectable lower middle class couple, Violette Nozière, leads a disreputable double life. Far from being the innocent 18-year-old her parents mistake her for, she spends her nights with dissolute young men in the less salubrious areas of the city.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Violette Nozière. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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