Name: Maria de la nuit
Genre: Drama
Released: 1936-07-03
Duration: 1 h 20 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Balder, Madame Batesta, Paul Bernard

Another personal project by Willy Rozier, who directs, writes the script and lyrics, and edits the film, but is once again left out of the cast, which includes names such as Paul Bernard (who did, among others, Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne by Robert Bresson, Lumiére d'eté by Jean Grémillon and Mon Pére Avait Raison by Sacha Guitry), Henri Bosc (from Hotel du Nord by Marcel Carné or Mayerling by Anatole Litvak), Pedro Elviro (a regular collaborator of Cantinflas) and Gina Manès, in the role of Maria (who also played Mayerling by Anatole Litvak, with Charles Boyer and Danielle Darrieux), not forgetting Monique Rolland, who starred in The Testament of Dr. Mabuse by Fritz Lang.

Demonstrating versatility, Rozier turned, this time, to melodrama. A complex plot, involving honor and a sense of justice, maternal love and moral perdition in the alleys of Barcelona at night. A heavy theme, interesting from a historical and sociological point of view, but frankly dated, in artistic terms.

On the other hand, it demonstrates greater maturity and rhythm in the direction than in N'épouse Pas Ta Fille, which was only the second film directed by Rozier.

Positive note but without much recommendation. Interesting, but too moralistic and dated for 21st century audiences.

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