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The Swindle(1997) Review
The central mystery of the film is their relationship: are they father and daughter, lovers, or merely business partners? Chabrol intentionally leaves this bond undefined, even as they take on a more dangerous scheme involving a corporate treasurer, (François Cluzet), and a briefcase containing 5 million Swiss francs.
: Critics often note the "sunnier" disposition of this film compared to Chabrol's darker masterpieces like La Cérémonie . It features running gags, such as Victor constantly being mistaken for hotel staff. The Swindle(1997)
The story follows two small-time con artists: (Isabelle Huppert) and Victor (Michel Serrault). They travel between French and Swiss resort hotels, running low-stakes scams that involve drugging businessmen and stealing just enough money that reporting the crime would be too embarrassing for the victims. The central mystery of the film is their
Released in 1997, ( Rien ne va plus ) is the 50th feature film by French New Wave master Claude Chabrol . Unlike many of his more caustic portrayals of class resentment, this film is often described as a "lighter" addition to his filmography—a droll, Hitchcockian comedy-thriller centered on the art of the con and the ambiguity of human identity. Plot and Core Dynamic It features running gags, such as Victor constantly