Eva

Set in Venice and Rome and told in flashback, Eva (Jeanne Moreau) meets Tyvian (Stanley Baker), a writer who is promoting the adaptation of his novel at a film festival. Despite being involved with kind-hearted Francesca (Virna Lisi, La Reine Margot), Tyvian craves Eva’s affection only to receive emotional and even physical abuse in return. Why does Tyvain accept this treatment? A dark secret about the roots of his success provides the answer... Jeanne Moreau is magnificent in this unflinching and unforgiving role as a ruthless prostitute solely driven by money and antagonising the men who love her. This is rare treat for film lovers, who will get a chance to see a masterwork rarely screened in the UK.