The Most Beautiful Life (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1956, The Most Beautiful Life is a notable film directed by Claude Vermorel, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Jean Berthillot and his wife Anne-Marie settle in Guinea. He is a primary-school teacher, fully occupied with his job. Anne-Marie is bored and has the pain of seeing their baby die. Depressed, she tries to hold on to an engineer, Carlier, whom she met when she first arrived in the country. She won't leave with him, but the disagreement between the couple is growing. Convinced that he is leading the best life, Jean does nothing to keep his wife. It's up to the natives to reconcile them and help the young woman share her husband's ideal.
Who’s in it. The Most Beautiful Life stars Claire Mafféi, Roger Pigaut, Jean-Pierre Kérien and Lucien Raimbourg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Most Beautiful Life sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Most Beautiful Life page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Most Beautiful Life (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Most Beautiful Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Most Beautiful Life worth watching?
- The Most Beautiful Life holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Most Beautiful Life?
- The Most Beautiful Life stars Claire Mafféi, Roger Pigaut, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Lucien Raimbourg and Nabi Youla.
- When was The Most Beautiful Life released?
- The Most Beautiful Life was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.