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La Peau douce
FRANCE · 1964

La Peau douce

François Truffaut
infidelity double life middle-class morality obsessive love domestic conflict
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Synopsis

Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stay away from her.

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