The 1936 film won the Louis Delluc Prize for most outstanding French film, as chosen by the Young Independent Critics of France. The movie explores the suffocating grip of poverty and the struggles of individuals trying to overcome their circumstances, as well as the ease with which those in higher social classes can fall.
The Lower Depths
In this romantic drama, a charming thief forms an unexpected bond with a troubled baron who finds comfort in the thief's impoverished community. The thief then sets his sights on winning the heart of a beautiful woman, who is stuck in a toxic relationship with her cruel family.
