The Storm Within

Young Michel is in love with the attractive Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home. Yvonne, Michel's overbearing mother, concocts an elaborate scheme to drive Madeleine away, thus keeping uncomfortable household truths from being exposed.

Release Date

Dec 1, 1948

Runtime

1h 40m

Director

Jean Cocteau

Original Title

Les Parents terribles

Country

France

Company

Les Films Ariane