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L'assassin connaît la musique
Lionel Fribourg, a great composer (at least that's what he thinks) has a problem with his noisy environment: he can't complete his unfinished symphony. Of course there is a market for unfinished symphonies but, for all he knows, only one became famous. So he had better find a way to finish it. At long last, he comes across Agnès, a divorced woman who agrees to let him her quiet home. Lionel, full of hope, resumes work...
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Plot Summary
A young man, disturbed and obsessed with music, is drawn into a life of crime. He becomes involved with a series of murders that seem to mirror the melodies he hears. As the body count rises, the police struggle to connect the killings, and the killer's musical madness deepens.
Critical Reception
The film garnered moderate critical attention upon its release, appreciated for its stylish direction and unsettling atmosphere, though some found its plot convoluted. It is often viewed as an early example of stylish, psychological thrillers emerging from France.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its distinctive visual style and tense atmosphere.
The psychological depth of the protagonist's motivations is a key focus.
Some critics noted the narrative could be somewhat ambiguous.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to limited public availability and discussion, but reviews that exist often highlight the film's suspenseful elements and Alain Delon's compelling performance.
Fun Fact
Alain Jessua, known for his visually striking films, also directed 'Le Samouraï' starring Alain Delon, though 'L'assassin connaît la musique' predates it.
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