Anti-social Michel Simon (M Hire) gradually becomes suspect number one for a murder that has occurred in a small French town. He is disinterested in making friends with anyone and keeps himself to himself until Viviane Romance (Alice) arrives in town. She's been in prison serving time for a crime committed by her boyfriend Paul Bernard (Alfred) who also resides in the town. The police know she didn't commit the crime and are watching her. Simon has a trick up his sleeve but can he break the love bond between Romance and Bernard?
Nobody likes a busy-body - I have one as a neighbour. She hides down the side by her front door and waits there to pounce on us when we arrive at our house by car. All of a sudden, it's "Oh hello!" She doesn't realize we can see her feet waiting there before she casually greets us as if we all just happen to be in the same place at once. And, my God is she a crashing bore with her tales of her family and all the local gossip. We are not interested. Well, Michel Simon is the opposite to that - he keeps himself to himself and you really do warm to him throughout the film. By the end of the film you are urging him on in the terrible situation he finds himself in. Only Viviane can save him.
The cast are good in this tale of murder that grips you and keeps your attention throughout. The dialogue is also very funny in places, especially from the anti-social Michel Simon. I love how he handles the police when interviewed. And check out his confrontation with Bernard - it's genius! He is one cool customer and by this time, the audience really like him.
Back to my neighbours, we have another couple who have recently moved opposite us and they are even worse. They want to socialize at every opportunity and it is just not on!
Nobody likes a busy-body - I have one as a neighbour. She hides down the side by her front door and waits there to pounce on us when we arrive at our house by car. All of a sudden, it's "Oh hello!" She doesn't realize we can see her feet waiting there before she casually greets us as if we all just happen to be in the same place at once. And, my God is she a crashing bore with her tales of her family and all the local gossip. We are not interested. Well, Michel Simon is the opposite to that - he keeps himself to himself and you really do warm to him throughout the film. By the end of the film you are urging him on in the terrible situation he finds himself in. Only Viviane can save him.
The cast are good in this tale of murder that grips you and keeps your attention throughout. The dialogue is also very funny in places, especially from the anti-social Michel Simon. I love how he handles the police when interviewed. And check out his confrontation with Bernard - it's genius! He is one cool customer and by this time, the audience really like him.
Back to my neighbours, we have another couple who have recently moved opposite us and they are even worse. They want to socialize at every opportunity and it is just not on!