La lumiere d'en face/Female and the Flesh (1955)

Georges Moreau, a truck driver, is involved in a serious accident. Traumatised by his experiences, he knows that he must avoid strong emotions and any kind of stress. Recently married to Olivia, he hopes to start a new life by opening a restaurant on the National 7 highway, although he is none too pleased when the truckers start flirting with his all-too-pretty wife. Opposite the restaurant there is a petrol station owned by a man named Pieri, whom Georges begins to suspect of having an affair with his wife. Doubtful of his wife’s fidelity, Georges realises that he is heading for a nervous breakdown. A dramatic outcome is not far away…

Georges Marceau est conducteur de poids lourds. Il doit epouser la sensuelle Olivia. Un grave accident le contraint a une vie chaste. En depit des circonstances et fidele a sa promesse, Olivia l'epouse. Le couple ouvre un restaurant de routiers. L'infirmite de Georges, la beaute troublante d'Olivia, et la proximite d'autres hommes dont le pompiste Pietri, provoqueront le drame. Devenu fou de jalousie, Georges blessera Pietri, chez qui Olivia s'etait refugiee, puis se jettera sous un camion

Director: Georges Lacombe
Stars: Raymond Pellegrin, Roger Pigaut and Brigitte Bardot
Production land: France
Premiere Date: 30 December 1955 Belgium
IMDb - 6.1 (30 votes)