La Belle Vie (1964): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1964, La Belle Vie is a drama film directed by Robert Enrico.

What it’s about. After twenty-seven long months spent in Algeria, Frédéric Simon, a young photographer is determined to forget this time of trouble. Now that the Army has finally discharged him he wants to live the good life. And at first, things go according to his wishes: not only does he marry Sylvie but they are invited by a wealthy man to Monte Carlo, where they spend a dream honeymoon. But back in Paris, hard times await them. Not finding work easily along with having to live in a cramped apartment make Frédéric bitter and unpleasant. When Sylvie becomes pregnant, he slams the door and finds consolation in the arms of Christine, an ex girlfriend, which he soon regrets. At last, the situation improves. Frédéric finds work and starts making money as a fashion photographer. But the good life cannot go on: one morning a policeman knocks at the young couple's door: the country wants Frédéric back in the Army.

Who’s in it. La Belle Vie stars Frédéric de Pasquale as Frédéric Simon, Josée Steiner as Sylvie Simon, Odile Geoffroy as Kiki and Françoise Giret as Christiane, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, La Belle Vie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Belle Vie page.

If you liked it. Fans of La Belle Vie tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.