i recently stumble across a tv showing of passion . ( have miss the opening scene ) . m currier in to be praise for have the vision and courage to bring such a strange de balzac tale to the screen . i be grateful to the entire cast and crew for their part in produce such a thoroughly fine motion picture . it must have be arduous shoot so many scene in the desert . and i can not comprehend how her trainer coax such a fine performance from the leopard and simoon . ( this adverture call to mind another suspenseful adventure and naked prey ) . why isn not this film more well know . hope i can find it on video .