Love Is the Perfect Crime

A chilly, slow-burning psychological puzzle that keeps you uneasy and guessing, with an undercurrent of erotic menace.

Directed by

Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu

Genres

Thriller, Drama, Mystery

Starring

Mathieu Amalric, Karin Viard, Maïwenn

Overview

Marc, in his 40s, is a professor of literature at the University of Lausanne. Still a bachelor — and still living with his sister Marianne in a huge, isolated chalet that they inherited when they were very young — he carries on one love affair after another with his students. Winter has almost ended when one of his most brilliant students, Barbara, suddenly disappears. Two days later, Marc meets Barbara’s mother, Anna, who wants to find out more about her vanished daughter.

How it feels

Tense, eerie, dark and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, deception, betrayal, isolation

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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