The Strange Ones
A love story by Jean Cocteau
1950 · 107 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama
Elisabeth and her brother Paul live isolated from much of the world after Paul is injured in a snowball fight. As a coping mechanism, the two conjure up a hermetic dream of their own making. Their relationship, however, isn't exactly wholesome. Jealousy and a malevolent undercurrent intrude on their fantasy when Elisabeth invites the strange Agathe to stay with them -- and Paul is immediately attracted to her.
Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville · Written by Jean-Pierre Melville
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Jean Cocteau Narrator (voice) - M Melvyn Martin Michael
- M Maria Cyliakus Mother
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Jean-Marie Robain Headmaster - M Maurice Revel Doctor
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Rachel Devirys - A Adeline Aucoc Mariette
- E Emile Mathys Vice Principal
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