The Lower Depths

The Lower Depths (1936)

Les Bas-fonds

From the world-famous play by MAXIM GORKI

Inhabitants of a flophouse struggle to survive under the harsh treatment imposed by the landlord, Kostyleva. One resident, young thief Wasska Pepel, ends his affair with the landlord's wife, Vassilissa, and takes up with her sister, Natacha. Pepel also befriends the baron, a former nobleman fallen on hard times, but Pepel's attempts at happiness are complicated when he's accused of murder by a spiteful Vassilissa.

Date of release
1936-12-11
TMDB
7.2 / 10 (85)
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Drama, Romance, Crime
Director
Jean Renoir

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: The Lower Depths
  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 0. Including: Louis Delluc Prize

The Lower Depths is a 1936 French drama film directed by Jean Renoir and starring Jean Gabin, Suzy Prim and Louis Jouvet. It is based on the 1902 play of the same title by Maxim Gorky. Its scenes contrast the life of the upper and lower classes to comedic effect. It was shot at the Epinay Studios of Eclair and on location between Epinay and Saint-Denis on the Seine. The film's sets were designed by the art director Eugène Lourié.

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