Strange Affair (1981)

1h 45m · Released · TMDB ★ 6.3 (50)

A young Parisian advertising executive becomes so captivated by the unsettling charm of his mysterious new employer that he eventually abandons his family and friends, viewing it a privilege to let the ubiquitous employer take over his home, his life, his desire. Only his wife remains suspicious, recognizing both the pathos and the evil in the man’s soul-stealing power.

Director: Pierre Granier-Deferre

Starring: Gérard Lanvin, Michel Piccoli, Nathalie Baye, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Madeleine Cheminat, Jean-François Balmer