La Nuit Du Carrefour(1932) May 2026

Suspicion falls on Andersen and his sister, Else (Winna Winifried), a mysterious and seductive "femme fatale" figure who dominates the film’s mood.

(1932), known in English as Night at the Crossroads , is a landmark of early French sound cinema. Directed by Jean Renoir , it is the first film to feature the iconic detective Commissaire Maigret . 🎞️ Production & Historical Context La nuit du carrefour(1932)

Based on the 1931 novel by Georges Simenon . Suspicion falls on Andersen and his sister, Else