The story is set in the charming little town of Digne, where a series of inexplicable murders occur. Commissioner Laviolette, retired, returns to work to investigate these murders, but the clues are scarce and the case begins to become entangled in an inextricable imbroglio. Could it be that the curse of the Atrids has struck?

With the notable exception of Boileau-Narcejac (Georges Simenon and SA Steeman are Belgian) , the murder mystery has never been the French 's forte .

Pierre Magnan's novel tried to mix a serial killer's crimes with Greek mythology;where American Ellery Queen and Belgian Jean Ray often succeeded in this kind of thriller ,he dismally fails .

Should the viewer fail to understand the connection,he is granted a stage performance ,complete with masks ; the judge portrayed by Jacques Spiesser bears all the scars of the long time gone May 68 events and the actor's namby-pamby playing does not help ;Julien Guiomar ,who worked with Luis Bunuel,fares better .

French-language cinema, whether in France, Québec, or other Francophone regions, explores cultural identity, social change, and the tension between the individual and society. French cinema is not only celebrated for its intellectual experimentation and auteur traditions, but also its success in mainstream comedy, romance, and commercial entertainment. In Québec, films often focus on questions of language, belonging, and community within a distinct cultural landscape.

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