Wheel of Ashes (1971)
Directed by Peter Emmanuel Goldman

Film Synopsis

A haunting and beautifully photographed black and white film about a young man in Paris (played by Pierre Clementi) who finds himself in a terrible conflict between his desire to find God, his desire for women and his attachment to his fiancée ( played by the Danish actress Katinka Bo).  A depressed and lonely Pierre meets Anka at a party and they become lovers. However, under the influence of the Indian Vedanta philosophy Pierre retreats to a room near the Batille and vows not to leave until he finds God.  But in spite of his best efforts, he is not free from both his lust and his attachment to his finacée.  As his mental state deteriorates, a surprise ending finally frees Pierre from the room with the conflict unresolved. The pacing, photography and intensity assure that this is a film that stays with the viewer long after her has left the theater.