Desperate to avoid prison, she searches a phone book and randomly picks André Gobillot (Jean Gabin), a highly respected, affluent, and middle-aged defense attorney.
—released in English as Love Is My Profession or In Case of Adversity —is a classic French drama directed by Claude Autant-Lara. Adapted from a novel by Georges Simenon, it is famous for uniting two of the biggest icons of French cinema across different generations: the legendary Jean Gabin and the rising sensation Brigitte Bardot . 🎬 Plot Overview En cas de malheur
Yvette genuinely cares for the lawyer but cannot detach herself from her chaotic lifestyle or her young, volatile boyfriend, leading the story toward an inevitably violent and tragic conclusion. 🎭 Character Dynamics André Gobillot (Jean Gabin) Desperate to avoid prison, she searches a phone
Gobillot becomes utterly consumed by a destructive, obsessive passion ( amour fou ). He rigs the trial to win her acquittal and sets her up in a luxury apartment, jeopardizing his marriage, his career, and his social standing. 🎬 Plot Overview Yvette genuinely cares for the
It heavily contrasts the refined, wealthy, and controlled world of the lawyer with the raw, chaotic, and dangerous street life of Yvette.
Yvette (Brigitte Bardot), a young, free-spirited girl from the streets, attempts a clumsy robbery that goes completely wrong.
Much like a classic film noir, it tracks the slow, inevitable ruin of a successful man who yields completely to his impulses. ⚡ Why it Matters Love Is My Profession (1958) - IMDb