The Mother and the Whore (1973)

Aimless young Alexandre juggles his relationships with his girlfriend, Marie, and a casual lover named Veronika. Marie becomes increasingly jealous of Alexandre's fling with Veronika and as the trio continues their unsustainable affair, the emotional stakes get higher, leading to conflict and unhappiness.

Genres: Drama, Romance

What to watch after The Mother and the Whore

• Love in the Afternoon (1972)
• Bed & Board (1970) — Same feel: realistic, emotional
• Masculine Feminine (1966) — Jean-Pierre Léaud appears in both
• Two English Girls (1971) — Same feel: emotional, complex
• La belle noiseuse (1991)
• Vivre sa vie (1962)