Naked Autumn (French: Les mauvais coups; ) is a 1961 French psychological drama about the tragic demise of a 10-year marriage, based on Roger Vailland's novel of the same title. The film was cowritten and directed by François Leterrier in his directorial debut. The film stars Simone Signoret and Reginald Kernan.
Plot Milan and Roberte have been married for ten years. Since Milan has retired from auto racing following the death of his best friend, their relationship has started to deteriorate badly. Roberte drowns her sorrows in alcohol, while Milan spends his days hunting in the countryside. The arrival of an attractive young schoolteacher in the village threatens to shatter what remains of their fragile marriage.
Cast Simone Signoret as Roberte Reginald Kernan as Milan Alexandra Stewart as Hélène Marcello Pagliero as Luigi Serge Rousseau as Duval Nicole Chollet José Luis de Vilallonga as Prévieux Dorian Leigh Parker Marie-Claude Poirier Marcelle Ranson-Hervé Antoine Roblot Serge Sauvion as the veterinarian
Legacy In 2025, a 4K restored print was screened in the Cinéma de la Plage section of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, anticipating the film's 60-year anniversary.
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