eyes without a face movie

The movie "Eyes Without a Face" (French: "Les Yeux sans visage") is a 1960 horror film directed by Georges Franju. It tells the story of a plastic surgeon, Dr. Génessier, who is determined to perform a face transplant on his daughter Christiane after she is disfigured in a car accident caused by him. To restore her face, he and his assistant kidnap young women to graft their facial skin onto Christiane. However, the transplanted skin repeatedly fails, and Christiane must wear a featureless mask. The story explores themes of guilt, obsession, and redemption, culminating in tragic and haunting consequences. The film is noted for its poetic and influential approach to horror, inspiring later filmmakers and iconic horror film elements. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes and is considered one of the most influential horror movies ever made, combining chilling and poetic elements. It has been praised for its performances, particularly by Edith Scob as Christiane, and for its atmospheric and disturbing narrative. The movie balances horror with psychological drama and moral complexity, earning it a lasting reputation among classic horror films.