When a Woman Meddles

A slow-burning French crime drama where domestic awkwardness and underworld tension simmer together, demanding attention but rewarding patience.

Directed by

Yves Allégret

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Edwige Feuillère, Jean Servais, Jean Debucourt

Overview

French film favorite Edwige Feuillere plays a high-class gangster's moll named Maine. When Maine's first husband and daughter pay a visit, it's an awkward time for our heroine and her current amour, gang boss Godot (Jean Servais). In addition to fielding a lot of embarrassing questions, Godot also has to deal with a pesky turf war with a rival mobster. Not that the ex-husband is a paragon of virtue: he's busy trying to get even with a crooked business associate.

How it feels

Tense, dark, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, betrayal, family, loyalty

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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