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Content: 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.

Countries:

France

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

100 minutes

Year:

1948

Directors:

Jean Cocteau

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Production companies:

Les Films Ariane

Actors:

Michel

Madeleine

Yvonne dite 'Sophie'

Georges

Tante Léo

Crews:

Director

Writer

Editor

Producer

Producer