Synopsis
Gabin stars in the central, longest episode ("La Maison Tellier") in
Ophüls' adaptation of three
Guy de Maupassant short stories. Prostitutes from a provincial brothel attend a girl's First Communion ceremony in a Normandy country church. From Maupassant’s sardonic and licentious material,
Ophüls extracts a subtle tale of emotional awakening and wistful regrets.
Gabin as Joseph, the brother of the brothel’s Madam (
Renaud), brings great gravitas to this unusual peasant role.