Short film

Homicide by night

1984 · 16 min

A wry, compact French crime caper that plays like a dry, slightly cruel joke told with deadpan relish.

Overview: Three men come together to plot a cunning plan. 67-year-old Auguste is tired of going to balls, where his wife, always drunk, berates him.
How it feels: Dark, cynical, satirical and absurd. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, deception, crime, aging
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
deception
crime
aging
obsession
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild