The Truth
1960·France·130 min.
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Dominique Marceau is on trial for the murder of Gilbert Tellier. The counsels duel relentlessly, elaborating explanations for why the pretty, idle and fickle girl killed the talented and ambitious conductor freshly graduated from the conservatory. Was it premeditated or a crime of passion? The acquaintances of Gilbert testify, as well as Dominique's former lovers, and her sister, Annie, the studious violin player engaged to Gilbert. The evidence they give progressively paints a more finely-shaded picture of the personalities of Dominique and Gilbert, and of their relationship, than the eloquent and convincing justifications of the counsels.
DirectorH.G. Clouzot
MusicIgor Stravinsky
CinematographyArmand Thirard
CastBrigitte Bardot·Sami Frey·Charles Vanel·Marie-José Nat·Paul Meurisse·Louis Seigner·Jacques Perrin
Original titleLa Vérité