Dirty Like An Angel | -catherine Breillat- 1991-

Georges’ behavior is fueled by a profound sense of loneliness and a desperate grasp to reclaim his youth and vitality through power and lust. The film functions as a thorough, uncomfortable portrait of a man falling apart, taking everyone else down with him. 3. Direction and Style A. Breillat’s "Literal" Lens

The narrative of Dirty Like an Angel operates within the framework of a classic gritty French crime drama, but quickly shifts its focus to internal, psychological anatomy. The film follows Georges Debarnot (played by Claude Brasseur), an aging, cynical police inspector who has grown weary of the systemic corruption and moral decay surrounding his work. Georges is married to Florence (Lio), a woman who feels increasingly alienated by her husband's emotional coldness and the stagnation of their domestic life. Dirty Like an Angel -Catherine Breillat- 1991-