Based on a venerable Legend of the Sea, the story concerns a pliable prostitute named Bella (Romance) who is all things to all men. No matter what sort of woman her client wants, she will become that woman -- at least for the night. When a middle-aged man named Jean insists that Bella is his long-lost sweetheart, she plays along, hoping to escape her sordid lifestyle. The emotional tragedy that follows is meant to explain how Bella became "Maya," the living embodiment of Lost Souls.
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Viviane Romance
Bella dite Maya
Known for
Any Number Can Win
Panique
Jean-Pierre Grenier
Jean
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Justice Is Done
Marcel Dalio
Le steward
Known for
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
The Rules of the Game
Jacques Castelot
Ernest
Known for
Angelique
Children of Paradise
Georges Douking
Un soultier
Known for
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Daybreak
Valéry Inkijinoff
Cachemire
Known for
Storm Over Asia
The Tiger of Eschnapur
Fréhel
Notre Mère
Known for
The Story of a Cheat
Zina d'Harcourt
Petit
Also in
The Boarder
Les révoltés du Danaé
Georges Vitray
Le commandant
Also in
The Tender Enemy
Sinners of Paris
Maurice Régamey
Michel
Also in
Duel à Dakar
To Hell with Virtue
Max Dalban
Le gros homme
Known for
Boudu Saved from Drowning
Toni
Françoise Hornez
Fifine
Also in
Papa, Mama, the Maid and I
Inspecteur Grey
Raymond Bernard Director · Georges Auric Composer André Thomas Cinematographer
First release December 9, 1949 · Produced in France
Production
Izarran
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France
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Original language
French
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French
Release dates
France · December 9, 1949
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No release date listed for United States.
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