Diane's Body

Diane's Body

1969 · 90 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama

Diane is married to Julien, an architect. The two met in Czechoslovakia before marrying and moving to France. Julien becomes extremely jealous when he suspects Diane of having a lesbian affair with a ballet dancer. His incessant questions and insane jealousy make Diane resentful to the point she considers pushing him off a cliff.

Directed by Jean-Louis Richard · Written by Jean-Louis Richard

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