Based on the true story of Violette Nozière. In post-World War I France, amid significant social and political upheaval, 18-year-old Violette Nozière challenges the oppressive confines of her working-class family, which may have unsettling dynamics, leading to disastrous outcomes.
(English ST)
Director: Claude Chabrol (France, 1978)
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Stéphane Audran, Jean Carmet
Genre: Crime, thriller
Awards: 1978 Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Winner (Isabelle Huppert), 1979 César Awards Best Supporting Actress Winner (Stéphane Audran)