Quai des Orfèvres/Jenny Lamour
 

Posted on 13.10.2025

Directed in 1947 by Henri-Georges Clouzot, Quai des Orfèvres/Jenny Lamour is one of the finest crime films in French cinema! How much do you know about it?

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1 What is the context of the film?

A. The publishing industry
B. The music hall
C. Horse racing competitions

2 What problem arises from the start of the film?

A. Jealousy
B. Greed
C. Poverty

3 The film is adapted from the novel by which author?

A. Georges Simenon
B. Stanislas-André Steeman
C. Jean-Christophe Grangé

4 Which actor plays the role of the dead man?

A. Louis Langlois
B. Louis Jouvet
C. Charles Dullin

5 What is the background of the character played by Bernard Blier?

A. Bourgeois
B. Proletariat
C. Aristocrat

6 Which thriller pays homage to the film?

A. The Grilling
B. Cop Au Vin
C. 36th Precinct

 SCREENINGS

Jenny Lamour by Henri-Georges Clouzot (Quai des Orfèvres, 1947, 1h45, VFSTA)

UGC Confluence Sun12 11.15am | Mions Mon13 8pm | UGC Astoria Wed15 11am | Comœdia Thu16 11.15am | Rillieux Sat18 7.30pm | Institut Lumière (Hangar) Sun19 2pm 

ANSWER KEY: 1B - 2A – 3B – 4C – 5A – 6A