Henri-Georges Clouzot's razor-sharp thriller remains a dark classic of misanthropic invention. Taut as a mantrap, the meticulous script provides plenty of tension, surprises and shocks, but what really distinguishes the film is Clouzot's beady eye for details both atmospheric and telling: a swimming pool clogged with debris, rancid school meals, the dismal efforts of the staff to curry favour.
This newly restored digital print was released nation-wide on 18 March 2011.
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