Monsieur Verdoux

Overview

Henri Verdoux, once a respectable banker, finds himself unemployed and desperate to support his family. Resorting to sinister tactics, he targets wealthy widows, marrying them only to subsequently kill them for their fortunes. Despite his cunning, his calculated life of crime begins to unravel when he encounters two widows who disrupt his established pattern. As the stakes heighten, Verdoux’s charming facade is challenged, leading him to confront the consequences of his dark choices. This dark comedy explores morality and the lengths one will go to in the name of survival.