Coup de Torchon
ComedyCrimeDrama
A pathetic police chief, humiliated by everyone around him, suddenly wants a clean slate in life, and resorts to drastic means to achieve it.
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A darkly funny, yet deeply cynical look at a man's desperate bid for control. It's a gritty, character-driven piece that feels both absurd and tragically human, with sharp dialogue cutting through the bleakness.
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