Also known as The Nina B. Affair, this French spin-off of Das Madchen Rosemarie (1958) does not seem to be available as yet on DVD. (Das Madchen can be purchased on a Kinowelt Home Entertainment disc). That's a shame, because Nina B. is an interesting film directed by Robert Siodmak, and just to further the real-life connection, the title role here is played by none other than Nadja Rosemarie Tiller AND the movie was photographed on location in Berlin. This time, however, Pierre Brasseur (as the domineering B.) has the lead male role. (I also have Michel Piccoli in my cast list, although he is not mentioned at IMDb), Fortunately, Siodmak brings much of his usual expertise, tautness and drive to this rambling and somewhat over-complicated account of passion and big business intrigue. Top scenes include the opening funeral, and a high-speed chase along the highway. In addition to Tiller and Brasseur, Walter Giller's glum chauffeur deserves a special pat on the back. Michel Kelber's superb black and white photography also deserves unstinting praise.
Review of The Nina B. Affair
