After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events the led him to the killing.
Exciting, beautiful and tragic, this remains essential cinema, French or otherwise.
Fully restored (including scenes previously cut), it packs a greater punch than ever, not least for Jean Gabin’s agonised anti-hero François.
Jean Gabin is as rugged and worldly as ever in this sparkling reissue of Marcel Carné’s classic.
It's really, really good, but maybe not one of the greats.
General release. Check local listings for show times.