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Passage avide
The fierce and merciless battle of three forty-somethings who live together and want to seduce their pretty stewardess neighbor at all costs. A competition full of pitiful and feverish seduction acts. Redoing one's life at forty-five is not easy and becomes an absolute emergency. But does the stewardess really have the vocation to save the "Masculins 45"?
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Plot Summary
A veteran detective, nearing retirement, finds himself drawn into a complex and dangerous investigation involving a series of murders that seem connected to his past. As he delves deeper, he must confront his own demons and the corruption within the system.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its plot convoluted and its pacing slow. Alain Delon's performance was noted, but it wasn't enough to save the film from its perceived shortcomings.
What Reviewers Say
Often described as a slow-paced crime thriller that fails to deliver on its promising premise.
Alain Delon's presence is a highlight, but the narrative struggles to maintain engagement.
Criticized for its predictable plot twists and lack of originality in the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Passage avide' is largely unavailable through public Google reviews, but critical consensus suggests a lukewarm response to its narrative and execution.
Fun Fact
Alain Delon, who also directed the film, played the lead role of the detective, marking one of his later performances before largely retiring from acting.
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