Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot
Cast includes: Simone Signoret , Véra Clouzot, Paul Meurisse
115 mins / 1955 / France, With half of the film presented with french subtitles

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Les Diaboliques is a suspenseful piece of classic French cinema, where the wife and mistress of a loathed school principal plan to murder him with what they believe is the perfect alibi. 

The trailblazing French actress, Simone Signoret, defied Hollywood’s ageism to win an Academy Award for Room at the Top, alongside multiple wins at BAFTA, the Oscars, Cannes Film Festival and the Golden Globes. She was a French actress known for her portrayal of fallen romantic heroines and headstrong older women. Her tumultuous marriage to actor Yves Montand and the couple’s championing of several left-wing causes often provoked controversy and brought her notoriety.

This movie was made by Signoret in her heyday as a fleshier, blowsier French version of Marilyn Monroe. She makes a dramatic contrast to the petite Vera Clouzot, the director’s wife; he often frames little Christina with Nicole and Michael looming over her.

About Club Cincoche

Join us for Club Cinoche, a night of French film and guided conversation.

Club Cinoche is led by Francophile Kelly Thompson, a linguist who has both lived and taught in France, and Annabelle Haberkorn, a native French speaker. Passionate about sharing their love of the French language and culture, they create a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy a mix of film and guided conversation – so that you can practise your French, whatever your level. A bientôt alors!

The bar will be open for a glass of wine or beer to complement the experience.

  • "Great - would love to come again for more films. Merci pour une espace pour parler en francais (francais tres mauvais!)"
  • "A lovely evening more like this sil vous plait."
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