Maya
1949, French. Directed by Raymond Bernard.
Based on a venerable Legend of the Sea, the story concerns a pliable prostitute named Bella (Romance) who is all things to all men. No matter what sort of woman her client wants, she will become that woman -- at least for the night. When a middle-aged man named Jean insists that Bella is his long-lost sweetheart, she plays along, hoping to escape her sordid lifestyle. The emotional tragedy that follows is meant to explain how Bella became "Maya," the living embodiment of Lost Souls.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Raymond BernardDirector
- Viviane RomanceBella dite Maya
- Jean-Pierre GrenierJean
- Marcel DalioLe steward
- Jacques CastelotErnest
- Georges DoukingUn soultier
- Valéry InkijinoffCachemire
- FréhelNotre Mère
- Zina d'HarcourtPetit
- Georges VitrayLe commandant
- Maurice RégameyMichel
- Max DalbanLe gros homme
- Françoise HornezFifine
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Maya runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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What movies are like Maya?
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Who directed Maya?
Maya (1949) was directed by Raymond Bernard and stars Viviane Romance, Jean-Pierre Grenier, Marcel Dalio.