Petits Meurtres en famille
Petits Meurtres en famille

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Petits Meurtres en famille

2006
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
French

In 1939, on the eve of the declaration of war, Simon Le Tescou gathered his family together for his 70th birthday. But that same evening, he was brutally murdered in his bedroom. Inspector Larosière, assisted by Emile Lampion, his loyal deputy, quickly discovered that this family's closets were full of skeletons...

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Edwin BailyGenres: Mystery, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the opulent yet troubled world of the wealthy De Blaye family, a sinister drama unfolds when the patriarch is found dead. Suspicion quickly falls upon his resentful children and their even more manipulative mother, as secrets, lies, and old grudges surface. The family gathers for a tense reading of the will, a reunion fraught with animosity and the growing realization that a killer might be among them.

Critical Reception

This French television film garnered attention primarily for its stellar cast, particularly the powerhouse performances of Isabelle Huppert and Catherine Deneuve. Critics praised the suspenseful atmosphere and the intricate family dynamics, though some noted a predictable plot trajectory. Audience reception was generally positive, appreciating the melodrama and the star power.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong ensemble cast, especially Huppert and Deneuve.

  • Appreciated for its tense, dramatic exploration of family secrets and betrayal.

  • Found to be a competently made mystery with a somewhat conventional resolution.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally a television mini-series and was later edited into a feature-length film for some international releases.

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