Naked Autumn

Milan, a retired race car driver, moves with his wife, Roberta, to a quiet village in Burgundy. But rural life strains their marriage, and when a young teacher arrives, Roberta decides to introduce her to Milan. The film shines with two key elements: Jean Badel’s exquisite black-and-white cinematography, which perfectly frames the drama, and Simone Signoret’s commanding presence. Signoret, with her confident yet vulnerable self-awareness, captivates both eye and heart, embodying a "woman like a flame," each cigarette and sip scorching the screen. Naked Autumn is a masterful must-see.