Lucie (1963 film)

Lucie, also known as A Woman by the Name of Lucie, is a 1963 French-Italian drama film directed by Czech filmmaker Alexandre Astruc.

The film stars Françoise Arnoul in the title role as Lucie, a cabaret singer whose life is complicated by her relationships with various men. These relationships, often tumultuous and exploitative, showcase the challenges she faces as a woman navigating the Parisian entertainment scene. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, exploitation, and the search for personal identity in a difficult environment. The film is characterized by its stylistic camerawork and its portrayal of the Parisian nightlife of the early 1960s. While not Astruc's most well-known work, Lucie is considered a significant film within his filmography and is notable for Arnoul's performance.