Obsession (1954) | Region-Free (Blu-Ray)

Sourced from new French Blu master with English Subtitles added

Title: Obsession (1954)

Alternate Title: L’obsession

Genre: Crime, Drama

Plot Synopsis:
Hélène and Aldo Giovanni are a circus trapeze duo and a couple. When Aldo is injured, he is temporarily replaced by his former partner, Alexandre. Tensions arise between Aldo and Alexandre, leading to a confrontation. The next day, Alexandre is found dead, and Hélène suspects that Aldo may be responsible for the murder.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Jean Delannoy
• Writers: Jean Delannoy, Antoine Blondin, Roland Laudenbach, Gian Luigi Rondi
• Cast:
  • Michèle Morgan as Hélène Giovanni
  • Raf Vallone as Aldo Giovanni
  • Jean Gaven as Alexandre Buisson
  • Marthe Mercadier as Simone Buisson
  • Louis Seigner as Le commissaire

IMDb Link:
Obsession (1954)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Iz28 – ★★★☆☆
   “French Film Noir Watchlist. Hélène (Michèle Morgan) and Aldo (Raf Vallone) are a successful trapeze act. When Aldo is injured, his temporary replacement Alexandre Buisson (Jean Gaven) turns out to know Aldo. They previously worked in a trapeze act that broke up with the death of two of its members. Aldo becomes jealous of Buisson and nervous that the secret that he murdered one of the dead members from the old act. After a fight with Aldo, Buisson turns up…”
2. Alwine – ★★★★☆
   “A gripping tale of jealousy and suspicion set against the backdrop of a circus. The performances are compelling, and the narrative keeps you engaged throughout. The noir elements are well-executed, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.”

Meta Description:
“Obsession” (1954), directed by Jean Delannoy, is a French crime drama that explores themes of jealousy and suspicion within a circus trapeze act, leading to a mysterious death.