@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Suzanne, Renee, Nina and Marta all hate being in prison, being slapped and treated badly, and so all the girls are trying to escape. Madame Appel just causes chaos all the time, with her harsh manners. When Yvonne with her free-thinking ways is put in charge of the school for misbehaving girls, and asks them to tell her their complaints, they don't believe her at first. Yvonne is in love and about to marry the establishment's doctor, and it does not help that one teenage girl falls for him - and is corresponded. It's a hard life for the girls, and for the new female warden.
Quick Stats
7.5
TMDB Rating
2
Votes
1h 17m
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Key Crew
DirectorBrian Desmond Hurst
WriterArthur Wimperis
CinematographyBernard Browne
Produced by
London Films Productions
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Corinne Luchaire
Suzanne
Edna Best
Yvonne Chanel
Barry K. Barnes
Dr. Georges Marechal
Mary Morris
Renee
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Lorraine Clewes
Alice
S
Sally Wisher
Julie
Martita Hunt
Mme. Appel
Margaret Yarde
Mlle. Artemise
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Elsie Shelton
Mme. Remy
Glynis Johns
Nina
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Phyllis Morris
Mlle. Pauline
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Enid Lindsey
Mlle. Renard
