Riviera-Story (1961)
Directed by Wolfgang Becker

Film Synopsis

Arthur Dahlberg is so preoccupied with his business affairs that he completely neglects his attention-seeking wife Anja.  Realising, perhaps a little too late, this his marriage is heading for the rocks, Arthur decides to accompany his wife on an extended holiday on the French Riviera.  The holiday begins well enough, and Anja has nothing to complain about - until her husband is once again drawn into negotiating yet another business deal with a Greek associate of his.

Arthur's promises that this latest transaction will only preoccupy him for a short time prove to be wildly optimistic, so whilst her husband is busy with his work Anja once gain finds herself alone and neglected.  It is then that Roy Benter enters her life.  A good-looking and amiable young writer, he is just what she needs to brighten up her dull and disappointing life.  After a whirlwind romance, Anja soon realises she has made a terrible mistake.  Aware that she has unjustly betrayed her husband she returns to him and makes a full confession.  Even after she has done this, she finds she cannot forgive herself for her thoughtless infidelity...