Auge um Auge

This French drama is psychological and a bit disturbing if you're a fan of Curd Jurgens. In case you don't know, the great German hunk was fluent in French and made quite a few French movies; I was able to watch this one without English subtitles! He plays a doctor, and when Folco Lulli's wife dies because Curd insisted they go to the hospital instead of being treated by him at his home, he seeks revenge - hence the title. Obviously, as the movie continues and the torture of Curd becomes upsetting, audiences are supposed to see that Folco has become deranged because he has nothing left to lose. For me, it wasn't so terrible that I wished I hadn't watched it, but I did wish that Folco could have realized his wife's death had nothing to do with poor Curd.

Curd gets lured to a very out of the way place in the middle of the North African desert to treat a patient. He can't find his way back home, so Folco "graciously" volunteers to lead him through the desert. You can imagine the rest. If the plot appeals to you (and you can speak French), you might want to find this movie. Curd has never looked more handsome (well, okay you can watch This Happy Feeling or Adorable Sinner), and it was a pleasure to watch this obscure French flick - and to practice my French skills, too!