Maya

Year: 1949

Runtime: 78 mins

Language: French

Director: Raymond Bernard

Drama

Based on an ancient sea legend, the film follows Bella, a flexible prostitute who can become any woman her client desires for the night. When middle‑aged Jean claims she is his long‑lost love, she pretends to be him in hopes of escaping her grim existence. The ensuing tragedy reveals how Bella transforms into Maya, the living embodiment of lost souls.

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