The Virgin of Pessac (1968)

This landmark documentary by Jean Eustache, filmed in 1968, hilariously exposes small-town pomposity and naiveté as it chronicles the preparations for an annual contest to crown a village’s most virtuous young woman.

• Release Date: 1968-12-28
• Runtime: 1h 3min
• Production Company: Moullet et Cie
• Production Country: France
• Director: Jean Eustache