Therese
Thérèse DesqueyrouxRating: 6.74 |
Year:1962 |
Country:FR |
Description:
"Thérèse" delves into the life of a woman trapped within the confines of societal expectations and an oppressive marriage. Set in a quaint, small-town landscape, we meet Thérèse, unhappily wed to Bernard, a self-absorbed man fixated on preserving his family's legacy. Their grand country mansion is nestled among vast pine forests, once the primary reason for Thérèse's union with Bernard.Her solace in this suffocating existence is found through her affection towards Anne, Bernard's half-sister and sister-in-law. However, circumstances spiral out of control as we are guided through a series of flashbacks, unraveling the events that led to Thérèse being charged with a heinous crime - the poisoning of her own husband.This captivating narrative exposes the complex dynamics between love, duty, and betrayal within the confines of a restrictive social hierarchy. Through Thérèse's journey, we are forced to confront the consequences of societal pressures and personal choices that lead one down a path of darkness and despair.