Belle

A quiet provincial life curdles into suspicion and dread as a couple's home becomes a trap of doubt.

Directed by

Benoît Jacquot

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Starring

Guillaume Canet, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Patrick Descamps

Overview

A couple have a peaceful existence in a small provincial town. He is a teacher and she runs an opticians practical. Their life is turned upside when Belle, a friend’s daughter who is lodging with them, is found dead in her room. The husband becomes the prime suspect as the only one at home at the time.

How it feels

Tense, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Mystery, guilt, betrayal, isolation

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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