The Female (A Woman Like Satan)
1959 · Movie · 101 min. · France
Mateo Diaz is a wealthy gentleman who loves and respects his wife but doesn't find her attractive any longer because she is paralysed. He already has a certain reputation among women. Accordingly, he doesn't hesitate to get close to Eva Marchand as soon as he has realised her beauty. But to his surprise she can't be bothered to show any appreciation for his advances. He begins trying to explain and justify his way of life and his interest in her. The more he tries, the harder she makes it on him. Eventually he is so humiliated that even his walk shows he is a broken man and that is the end of story.
Direction Julien Duvivier
Cast Brigitte Bardot · Antonio Vilar · Lila Kedrova · Daniel Ivernel · Dario Moreno · Michel Roux · Jacques Mauclair · Jess Hahn · Espanita Cortez · Claude Godard · Rivers Cadet · Germaine Michel · Dominique Zardi · Betty Beckers · Denise Carvenne
Soundtrack José Rocca · Jean Wiener
Screenplay Julien Duvivier · Marcel Achard · Albert Valentin · Jean Aurenche · Pierre Louÿs
Cinematography Roger Hubert
Original title La Femme et le Pantin (Femmina)
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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