Tonight on TV: Dive Into Claude Chabrol’s Deliciously Dark Film Noir!

How about starting the week with an underrated gem from the legendary Claude Chabrol? If that sounds appealing, tune in this Monday evening to the Arte channel, which is airing the exceptional film noir, Les Biches. This toxic masterpiece, led by Jean-Louis Trintignant, Stéphane Audran, and Jacqueline Sassard, is definitely worth rediscovering!

Released in theaters in 1968, the film Les Biches narrates the story of the socialite Frédérique (played by Stéphane Audran), who charms the young Why (Jacqueline Sassard), a guest at her villa in Saint-Tropez. When Frédérique falls for the architect Paul (Jean-Louis Trintignant), Why grows envious…

In Les Biches, Claude Chabrol masterfully captures a compelling love triangle. As the minutes pass, tension builds in this biting critique of the bourgeoisie, brought to life by an outstanding cast, including Chabrol’s muse, Stéphane Audran. Accompanied by a disturbing score that adds a “Hitchcockian” atmosphere, this film will captivate you.

A Silver Bear in Berlin for “Les Biches”

Mostly shot in Saint-Tropez at a location also used in the comedy Le Gendarme se marie, Les Biches won the Silver Bear for Best Actress awarded to Stéphane Audran and attracted nearly 630,000 viewers. Don’t miss the chance to rediscover this cinematic gem from a master of French cinema.

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Tonight on Arte at 20:55