Lift to the Scaffold

Directed by Louis Malle

In his mesmerising debut feature, twenty-four-year-old Louis Malle brought together the beauty of Jeanne Moreau, the camerawork of Henri Decaë, and a now legendary, semi-improvised score by Miles Davis. A richly atmospheric thriller incorporating murder, juvenile delinquency and mistaken identity, the film unfolds over the course of one restless Parisian night.

Duration:
92 minutes

Translated title:
Ascenseur pour l'échafaud

Languages:
French and German

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
France

Year of production:
1958