Watch Une chambre en ville

In 1955, striking shipyard laborer François has startling encounter with the beautiful, unhappily married Édith. The pair run off to a cheap hotel and begin a torrid affair. Instantly and passionately in love with Édith, François abandons his pregnant girlfriend, Violette. At the same time, Édith returns to her home to collect her belongings and tell her abusive, impotent husband she is leaving him. Tragedy ensues as the new lovers attempt to break free from their unhappy lives.