La Chienne

Year: 1931

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: French

Director: Jean Renoir

CrimeDramaMoving relationship storiesPassion and romanceEnduring stories of family and marital drama

Cashier Maurice Legrand, trapped in a miserable marriage to the domineering Adele, unexpectedly encounters Lucienne—known as Lulu—and takes her as his lover, believing he has finally found love. In truth, Lulu is a prostitute devoted to her pimp Dede, and she only tolerates Legrand to provide the money Dede demands.

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