A ruthless husband exploits his beautiful wife to further his own career. When he is found dead under mysterious circumstances, she is accused of having murdered him. To clear her name, the widow ventures into the Parisian underworld in search of the real perpetrator… This dark thriller ranks among the finest achievements of producer and lead actress Ellen Richter, who dazzles as the abused and humiliated woman that takes her fate into her own hands. The film’s dramatic climax is an extended courtroom scene which, viewed 100 years later, invites parallels with the recent high-profile case of Gisèle Pelicot.
