Content Warnings
- 🟡 40/100 Brief scene with partial nudity during a medical examination.
- 🟢 20/100 A character is shown administering a sedative.
- 🔴 70/100 Graphic depiction of a car accident with injuries.
- 🔴 90/100 Surgical scenes with graphic depictions of facial mutilation.
- 🔴 80/100 A character is attacked and killed.
- 🟢 10/100 Mild profanity used in dialogue.
Details for Les yeux sans visage (1960)
What is the plot of 'Les yeux sans visage' (1960)?
'Les yeux sans visage' (translated as 'Eyes Without a Face') is a French horror film about Dr. Génessier (Pierre Brasseur), a brilliant but deranged surgeon who kidnaps young women in an attempt to restore the disfigured face of his daughter Christiane (Edith Scob) through experimental face transplants. His assistant Louise (Alida Valli) helps him in his gruesome endeavors.
Who are the main actors in 'Les yeux sans visage'?
The main actors in 'Les yeux sans visage' include Pierre Brasseur as Dr. Génessier, Alida Valli as Louise, Juliette Mayniel as Edna Grüber, and Alexandre Rignault as Inspector Parot.
Is 'Les yeux sans visage' considered a classic in the horror genre?
Yes, 'Les yeux sans visage' is widely regarded as a classic in the horror genre. Directed by Georges Franju, the film is praised for its poetic yet unsettling atmosphere, groundbreaking surgical horror scenes, and its influence on later horror films.
What is the significance of the mask worn by Christiane in the movie?
Christiane wears an eerie, expressionless mask to cover her disfigured face, which becomes one of the film's most iconic images. The mask symbolizes her lost identity and the emotional detachment caused by her father's obsessive experiments.
How was 'Les yeux sans visage' received upon its initial release?
Upon its release in 1960, 'Les yeux sans visage' was met with mixed reactions—some audiences were shocked by its graphic content, while critics praised its artistic approach to horror. Over time, it has gained recognition as a masterpiece of psychological and atmospheric horror.
