Eyes Without a Face (1960)

Eyes Without a Face (1960) is a chilling, melancholic drama-horror about guilt, obsession and the price of beauty. After a car accident he caused leaves his daughter Christiane horribly disfigured, the celebrated surgeon Dr. Génessier becomes consumed with restoring her face. Assisted by his loyal but conflicted nurse Louise, he begins abducting young women and attempting desperate face transplants — procedures that fail, destroy victims, and unravel the doctor's sanity. Viewing the film, you’ll encounter more than gore: a slow-building, haunting atmosphere of black‑and‑white cinematography, elegiac pacing, and a sense of moral ugliness beneath clinical calm. The movie balances surgical horror and emotional tragedy, offering tense suspense, moments of surreal quiet, and a creeping dread as Christiane gradually learns the truth. Expect unsettling imagery, ethical questions about identity and responsibility, and a tragic, memorable finale that lingers after the credits. Viewer discretion advised for disturbing surgical scenes and violent themes.

Actors: Pierre Brasseur, Alida Valli, Juliette Mayniel

Director: Georges Franju

Runtime: 90 min

Genres: Drama, Horror

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