L'assassin pleurait
L'assassin pleurait

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L'assassin pleurait

1998
Movie
97 min
French

Louis Steinberg is a captain in the criminal brigade. One day, when his girlfriend threatens to leave him, he is seized with rage and comes close to strangling her. The same night, he is assigned to investigate the murder of a woman by strangulation, under the same circumstances, in an apartment similar to his own.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Fabrice GenestalGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows a group of criminals who, after a botched robbery, find themselves entangled in a web of violence and betrayal. As they attempt to escape the consequences of their actions, their bonds are tested, leading to a descent into desperation and moral ambiguity. Each character grapples with their past and the dire present, in a narrative that explores the grim realities of a life on the wrong side of the law.

Critical Reception

Critical reception for 'L'assassin pleurait' was generally mixed to negative. While some critics acknowledged the film's dark atmosphere and attempts at gritty realism, many found the plot convoluted and the characters underdeveloped. The pacing was also a common point of criticism, with some reviewers finding it too slow and others too rushed in its narrative progression. Audience reception followed a similar trend, with the film failing to gain significant traction.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a disjointed narrative that hinders character development.

  • Attempts at gritty realism are often undermined by predictable plot points.

  • Despite a strong premise, the execution lacks the necessary tension and depth.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a period where French cinema explored darker, more violent crime narratives, often with a bleak outlook on societal issues.

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