Série noire (1979)
Release Year: 1979
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Serie negra, Чeрна серия, Série Negra, Piru perii omansa, Bűnügyek
Director: Alain Corneau
Writer: Alain Corneau, Georges Perec, Jim Thompson
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Keywords
Keywords: salesman, french noir
Story
Franck Poupart, a door-to-door salesman in a grimy part of Paris' suburbs, meets Mona, a teenage prostitute forced into her profession by her own aunt. Feeling sorry for Mona and wanting to change his life, Franck decides that murdering Mona's aunt is the only way to free Mona from her abusive situation. The film follows Franck's descent into crime as he grapples with the consequences of his actions.
Summary
'Série noire' (1979) directed by Alain Corneau is a French drama that presents a stark and gloomy portrayal of life in the suburbs of Paris. The film explores themes of desperation, unease, and pathetic characters as they navigate their circumstances. It's based on the novel 'Série Noire' by Boileau-Narcejac.
