Classic French Film : La Peau Douce

If you’re a fan of La Nouvelle Vague* movement in French cinema, consider adding this lesser-known Truffaut film to your movie night roster. Released in 1964, La Peau Douce (The Soft Skin) failed to reach the critical and box office succès* of some of the celebrated French director’s previous films. Most notamment* Les 400 Coups* (1959) and the iconic Jules et Jim (1962). 

But don’t let that put you off. Over the years, the romantic drama has improved its standing and is now considered among the best in his oeuvre. 

Centring around an illicit affair, le film* stars Jean Desailly and Françoise Dorléac as the romantic leads. The older sister of Catherine Deneuve, Dorléac – shown in this stunning scene – tragically died in a car accident just two years later at the age of 25. 

Intéressé*? Watch la bande annonce* here. 

*New Wave | *success | *notably | *400 Blows |*the film | *Interested? | *the trailer