Marie Trintignant – Betty (1992)

A film directed by Claude Chabrol, where Marie Trintignant plays the titular character, Elisabeth "Betty" Etamble. This French drama, adapted from a Georges Simenon novel, features Trintignant as a troubled woman spiraling into alcoholism and self-destruction after a failed marriage into a wealthy family. The film is known for its intense psychological depth and Chabrol’s signature style, blending Hitchcockian tension with a critique of bourgeois society.
Regarding nude scenes, Betty does include moments of nudity involving Marie Trintignant. These scenes are often described in the context of the character’s vulnerability and chaotic emotional state rather than gratuitous sensationalism. Specifically, there are instances where Betty is depicted topless, as well as scenes showing her butt and full frontal nudity, reflecting her raw, untamed nature as portrayed in the story. These moments occur as she navigates her descent—whether stepping out of bed, interacting with a lover, or simply existing in her unraveling life. The nudity is woven into the narrative to underscore her exposure, both physically and emotionally, as Chabrol avoids over-explaining her past, instead letting her actions and appearance speak.