Maya (1949)
Based on a venerable Legend of the Sea, the story concerns a pliable prostitute named Bella (Romance) who is all things to all men. No matter what sort of woman her client wants, she will become that woman -- at least for the night. When a middle-aged man named Jean insists that Bella is his long-lost sweetheart, she plays along, hoping to escape her sordid lifestyle. The emotional tragedy that follows is meant to explain how Bella became "Maya," the living embodiment of Lost Souls.
Director: Raymond Bernard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: December 9, 1949
Cast
- Viviane Romance - Bella dite Maya
- Jean-Pierre Grenier - Jean
- Marcel Dalio - Le steward
- Jacques Castelot - Ernest
- Georges Douking - Un soultier
- Valéry Inkijinoff - Cachemire
- Fréhel - Notre Mère
- Zina d'Harcourt - Petit
- Georges Vitray - Le commandant
- Maurice Régamey - Michel
Screenplay
- Simon Gantillon (Scenario Writer)
- Raymond Bernard (Adaptation)
- Simon Gantillon (Adaptation)
Music: Georges Auric
Cinematography: André Thomas
Editing: Charlotte Guilbert
Production: Izarran
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Raymond Bernard
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maya about?
- Based on a venerable Legend of the Sea, the story concerns a pliable prostitute named Bella (Romance) who is all things to all men. No matter what sort of woman her client wants, she will become that woman -- at least for the night. When a middle-aged man named Jean insists that Bella is his long-lost sweetheart, she plays along, hoping to escape her sordid lifestyle. The emotional tragedy that follows is meant to explain how Bella became "Maya," the living embodiment of Lost Souls.
- Who directed Maya?
- Maya was directed by Raymond Bernard.
- Who stars in Maya?
- Maya stars Viviane Romance, Jean-Pierre Grenier, Marcel Dalio, Jacques Castelot, Georges Douking, Valéry Inkijinoff.
- How long is Maya?
- Maya has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Maya?
- Maya is a Drama film.
- Where was Maya produced?
- Maya was produced in France.