Baxter, Vera Baxter (1977)

In the dimly lit world of a local bar, Vera Baxter finds herself engrossed in a conversation with an intrigued stranger, drawn to Vera by the mysterious allure of her name echoing throughout the room: "Baxter, Vera Baxter." As the night unfurls, Vera weaves the intricate tapestry of her life, revealing the shadows and turns that have defined her existence. Her journey begins with her marriage to Michel, a man of questionable character whose failing building business is a reflection of his crumbling morality. Michel, in an act of desperate survival, manipulates Vera into a role she never agreed to - an unpaid courtesan used to erase his mounting gambling debts and keep his sinking business afloat. As the narrative flows from her past to her present, Vera reveals her affair with the enigmatic Cayre (Depardieu). A present-day reprieve from her haunted past, or perhaps another intricate web of manipulation and deceit? The film invites you on a poignant exploration of Vera's life, a stirring saga filled with intrigue, betrayal, and a quest for redemption. The story of Baxter, Vera Baxter, is one of shadows and whispers, of choices made and prices paid. It's a tale that insists on being told, a life that demands to be understood.

Baxter, Vera Baxter is a drama movie featuring Delphine Seyrig.

Baxter, Vera Baxter is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.