Élisa

Élisa

1957 · 90 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Recently released from reform school, Élisa works at Madame Irma's before moving to Paris, where her success is growing. On a trip to the provinces, she meets Bernard, a blind man. They soon fall in love, but Élisa hides her activities from him. When he finds out, he hits her. The situation quickly degenerates.

Directed by Roger Richebé · Written by François Boyer

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