Maya
Synopsis
Based on a venerable Legend of the Sea, the story concerns a pliable prostitute named Bella (Romance) who is all things to all men. No matter what sort of woman her client wants, she will become that woman -- at least for the night. When a middle-aged man named Jean insists that Bella is his long-lost sweetheart, she plays along, hoping to escape her sordid lifestyle. The emotional tragedy that follows is meant to explain how Bella became "Maya," the living embodiment of Lost Souls.
Top Cast
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Viviane Romance
Bella dite Maya
Jean-Pierre Grenier
Jean
Marcel Dalio
Le steward
Jacques Castelot
Ernest
Georges Douking
Un soultier
Valéry Inkijinoff
Cachemire
Fréhel
Notre Mère
Zina d'Harcourt
Petit
Georges Vitray
Le commandant
Maurice Régamey
Michel
Max Dalban
Le gros homme
Françoise Hornez
Fifine
Philippe Nicaud
Albert
Jane Morlet
La vieille
Marthe Sarbel
La logeuse
Xénia Monty
Yette Lucas
La bouquetière
Lina Roxa
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Bernard
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Gantillon, Raymond Bernard
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Maya
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Izarran
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Bernard
Simon Gantillon, Raymond Bernard
Georges Auric
André Thomas
Charlotte Guilbert
Viviane Romance
Department Leadership Roster
Olga Choumanski
Costume Design
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
André Thomas
Director of Photography
Léon Barsacq
Production Design
Viviane Romance
Producer
Charlotte Guilbert
Editor
Raymond Bernard
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maya
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maya about?
Based on a venerable Legend of the Sea, the story concerns a pliable prostitute named Bella (Romance) who is all things to all men. No matter what sort of woman her client wants, she will become that woman -- at least for the night. When a middle-aged man named Jean insists that Bella is his long-lost sweetheart, she plays along, hoping to escape her sordid lifestyle. The emotional tragedy that follows is meant to explain how Bella became "Maya," the living embodiment of Lost Souls.
Who directed Maya?
Maya was directed by Raymond Bernard.
Who stars in Maya?
The principal cast of Maya includes Viviane Romance, Jean-Pierre Grenier, Marcel Dalio, Jacques Castelot, Georges Douking.
When was Maya released and how long is it?
Maya was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Maya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maya was composed by Georges Auric.