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La Chienne

1931 · 1h 36m · Not Rated Crime, Drama
Directed by Jean Renoir

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Cashier Maurice Legrand is married to the wretched Adele. By chance, he meets Lucienne, 'Lulu', and makes her his mistress. He thinks he has finally found love, but Lulu is a streetwalker, still in love with her pimp.

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Wonderfully moving, with great performances.

Wally Hammond, Time Out
Fresh

All of the performances are close to flawless, but it's Renoir's unseen presense one remembtrs most vividly.

Vincent Canby, New York Times
Fresh

Jean Renoir's first sound feature (1931) and one of his best.

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Fresh

Very cleverly made and beautifully acted.

Variety

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