À double tour

A wealthy industrialist's family is thrown into chaos when his son attempts to elope with his new wife. The situation escalates into murder and deception as secrets and desires within the household come to light. The family desperately tries to cover up the crime, leading to a tangled web of lies and further violence. This dark psychological thriller explores the hidden corruption beneath a veneer of respectability.

À double tour was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often lauded Chabrol's stylish direction and the film's suspenseful atmosphere. While some found the plot convoluted, many praised its exploration of bourgeois hypocrisy and its psychological depth. It is considered an important early work by a key figure of the French New Wave.

• Praised for its suspenseful and unsettling atmosphere.

• Chabrol's direction and exploration of dark family secrets were highlighted.

• Some critics found the plot's twists and turns occasionally hard to follow.

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The film's original French title, 'À double tour,' translates to 'Twice Around' or 'Double Turn,' referring to the double-crossing nature of the plot and potentially the cyclical, inescapable nature of the family's situation.