This is a region-free DVD+R without case or artwork.
In French with English subtitles. Widescreen. Also known as
The Ways of Youth.
This well-acted wartime drama is the second such film in a row for young
Jean Claude Brialy, who plays a member of one of two families who are experiencing the effects of the German Occupation. In general, both morals and morale have declined in the families so that a lonely married woman (
Françoise Arnoul) whose husband is in a prison camp is willing to have an affair with a 17-year-old youth (
Alain Delon). But beyond that indiscretion, her need for money in a tight economy drives her to get the young man involved in the lucrative black market. Meanwhile, the father of the indiscreet youth (
Bourvil) finds out what his son is doing and although he has been an ineffectual parent, he tries to lay down the law to his son. Unfortunately, the law at this time seems to be on vacation. Also with
Lino Ventura.
