Set in a small cafe in the working class district of Paris called Au P'tit Zouave where the owner (Robert Dalban) is a fence for stolen goods. It has a small clientele of regulars as well as a couple of boarders. But when a handsome stranger (Francois Perier) moves in, it sets forth in motion a turn of events that will not end well. Directed by Gilles Grangier (SPEAKING OF MURDER). Although written directly for the screen, the movie has the feel of a filmed play as the entire action takes place in the cafe. For much of its running time, it seems almost plotless as the various characters live their lives with love and death occasionally rearing their heads. But it slowly moves toward a dire finale that will leave you with conflicted emotions. There's a lot of charm and humor in the film which makes its sad end unexpected (though I had an inkling near the end) but life goes on as usual. Highly recommended and worth seeking out. Among its talented cast: Dany Robin, Paul Frankeur, Jacques Morel, Marie Daems, Alice Field and Annette Poivre.
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