A young deaf-mute woman’s isolated life collides with anger and desire in the French Alps.
HELLé
An angry and embittered army veteran returns from Vietnam to his village, high in the Savoy mountains of France, where he attempts to brutalize those around him.
Hellé is a 1972 French drama-romance film directed by Roger Vadim about a young deaf-mute woman living in a mountain village who becomes entangled in the lives of the locals and a returning army veteran.
Synopsis
Why Cult
Director Roger Vadim injects his signature blend of sensuality and social critique, challenging boundaries with every frame.
Set high in the Savoy mountains of France, the film uses its remote, atmospheric locale to intensify themes of isolation and desire.
Gwen Welles stars as Hellé, a young deaf-mute woman whose marginalization and vulnerability are central to the film’s impact.
An embittered veteran returns from Vietnam, bringing anger and disruption to his village—adding a sharp edge to the drama.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Hellé about? +
Hellé follows a young deaf-mute woman living in a mountain village, whose life is upended by the arrival of a young man and a troubled army veteran returning from Vietnam.
Who directed Hellé? +
Hellé was directed by Roger Vadim.
How long is Hellé? +
Hellé has a runtime of 95 minutes.
What genre is Hellé? +
Hellé is a drama and romance film.
When was Hellé released? +
Hellé was released in 1972.
