Françoise Rosay, born in 1891 in Paris, was a prominent figure in French cinema, making her mark in Stop Me Before I Kill! (1960). With a career spanning over sixty years, she transitioned from opera to film, bringing a unique gravitas to her roles. Known for her collaborations with husband Jacques Feyder, Rosay's work reflects the evolution of cinema through the decades. Her performance in Stop Me Before I Kill! adds a compelling layer to the film's exploration of psychological tension and intrigue.
Stop Me Before I Kill!
Race car driver Alan Colby survives a traumatic automobile accident with Denise, his beautiful Italian wife, but the other driver is unfortunately killed. Because Colby's injuries are psychological as well as physical, they go for a holiday on the Cote D'Azur before he returns to racing. He becomes obsessed by a compulsive urge to strangle Denise and dismember her body. While there they meet David Prade, a sophisticated and charming French psychiatrist, whom Alan takes an immediate dislike to. Denise believes he can help her husband and talks Alan into seeing Prade professionally in his London office. Alan reluctantly agrees to undergo Prade's "full treatment," which will regress him back to the time of the accident and get to the root of his obsession.
