Mony Dalmès, born in 1914 in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France, made her mark in the realm of cult cinema with her role in Faceless (1987). In this film, she embodies the chilling atmosphere of giallo and exploitation, contributing to the narrative's exploration of obsession and identity. Dalmès' performance adds a layer of intrigue to the film, which is a notable entry in the genre. Her work continues to resonate within the cult film community, showcasing the unique voices that shaped the landscape of 1980s grindhouse cinema.
Faceless
The renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Flamand owns the Clinique des Mimosas in Saint Cloud. While shopping in Paris at Christmas with his beloved sister Ingrid, his partner and the head of the clinic, Nathalie, Dr. Frank is attacked with acid by a client that had her face partially destroyed by him in a unsuccessful operation. However, he sidesteps the acid attack his sister Ingrid is instead totally deformed. Dr. Frank becomes obsessed with restoring Ingrid's face and together with Nathalie and their servant Gordon (Gérard Zalcberg), they kidnap beautiful women. Dr. Frank kills them in the hopes of preparing a solution to recover the beauty of his sister.
