Set in France during the First World War, After the Lions takes as its subject the legendary Sarah Bernhardt, portrayed here towards the end of her illustrious career. “She wants to go on acting “ remonstrates her secretary Pitou, “Why? Hasn’t she had enough applause, fame, lovers? She wants to go on until she drops - and with one leg she probably will. An invitation to tour America arrives - but there’s a catch.
