Born in 1920 in Bourgueil, France, Jean Carmet emerged as a significant comedic actor, captivating audiences with his charm. He is featured in And Soon the Darkness (1970), where he showcases his ability to balance humor with suspense in a gripping narrative. Carmet also appears in Alice or the Last Escapade (1977) and Violette (1978), further solidifying his presence in the realm of French cinema. His extensive career, marked by over 200 films, reflects a unique blend of comedy and drama, making him a noteworthy figure in the cult film landscape.
Alice or the Last Escapade
Alice Carol leaves her husband one rainy night, telling him that she does not love him anymore. She travels alone but when her windscreen breaks on a lonely road, she has to stop and seek help. She goes to a creepy manor and is welcomed by the owner, Henri Vergennes, and his butler, Colas. Alice is invited to spend the night in the house. The next morning, Alice can’t find the two men from he previous night but finds her car surprisingly fixed. She tries to leave but cannot find the gate. She stops the car and walks around the wall trying to find an exit but becomes increasingly worried with what she finds. “Alice ou la Dernière Fugue” is an intriguing unknown masterpiece written and directed by Claude Chabrol and supported basically by the wonderful performance of the gorgeous Sylvia Kristel. The story is developed in a nightmarish atmosphere and the name of the lead character “Alice Carol” seems to be a tribute to “Alice in the Wonderland” of Lewis Carroll. Further, Adrian Lyne’s “Jacob’s Ladder” is visibly inspired in the storyline of this film. The mystery is kept until the very last scene.
