A Private Affair

A Private Affair

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Release Date

4/30/2002

Runtime

106 mins

Overview

Divorced private detective Francois Maneri is assigned by his agency to investigate the disappearance of Rachel, a young student who has been missing for six months. After interviewing Rachel's family, friends and classmates, Francois is attacked and injured by an anonymous assailant and becomes reluctant to continue his search. But when Rachel's body is found, Francois is drawn deeper into the investigation as he discovers the dead girl's secret life.

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

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Revenue

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A noir-tinged investigation that grows increasingly murky as the detective uncovers uncomfortable truths about his missing subject. The film is methodical and deliberately paced, building dread through what's hidden beneath surface appearances.

Mood

TenseUnsettlingParanoidContemplative

Themes

ObsessionCrimeIdentity

Tone

Bleak

Pacing

Slow-burn

Structure

Linear

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Graphic violence

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Trilogie policière Nicloux

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