Sirocco (1938)
Town trollop Safia, much against her better judgment, falls in love with Matteo, a beggar and mystic in the native quarter of Sirocco. She flees to France, first as the mistress and then wife of a wealthy archaeologist, and bears him Matteo's child, whom he believes to be his own. Complications arise years later when Matteo finds Safia, and a ring of blackmailers uncover her past and exposes her to her husband.
Director: Pierre Chenal
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 22, 1938
Cast
- Louis Jouvet - Rossignol
- Viviane Romance - Safia
- Marcel Dalio - Matteo Gordina, 'le Maltais'
- Pierre Renoir - Archaeologist André Chervin
- Florence Marly - Diana
- Fréhel - Rosina
- Jany Holt - Greta
- Gina Manès - Olga
- Jean Davy - Friend of Chervin
- Max Dalban - Jules, friend of Chervin
Music: Mahieddine Bachtarzi
Production: Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Gladiator Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Pierre Chenal
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sirocco about?
- Town trollop Safia, much against her better judgment, falls in love with Matteo, a beggar and mystic in the native quarter of Sirocco. She flees to France, first as the mistress and then wife of a wealthy archaeologist, and bears him Matteo's child, whom he believes to be his own. Complications arise years later when Matteo finds Safia, and a ring of blackmailers uncover her past and exposes her to her husband.
- Who directed Sirocco?
- Sirocco was directed by Pierre Chenal.
- Who stars in Sirocco?
- Sirocco stars Louis Jouvet, Viviane Romance, Marcel Dalio, Pierre Renoir, Florence Marly, Fréhel.
- How long is Sirocco?
- Sirocco has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Sirocco?
- Sirocco is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Sirocco produced?
- Sirocco was produced in France.