The Octopus

The Octopus

1998 · 100 min · FR · 6.6 (41 votes)
Dir. Guillaume Nicloux · Starring Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Clotilde Courau, Julien Rassam, Stéphane Boucher, Julie Delarme, Aristide Demonico
ThrillerComedyCrime

Gabriel, dit Le Poulpe (The Octopus) is a laid-back private investigator who works on cases for his own pleasure. He is drawn to the fictional Loire Valley port of Angerneau, with his lover Clotilde who has been summoned by the police concerning the defacement of a deceased relative's grave. Since Angernau is her home town, she wants to leave it as soon as possible to avoid old acquaintances, but Gabriel stumbles on intriguing events concerning the cargo of a ship in port.

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This film feels like a bizarre, darkly funny caper. It's a laid-back mystery with an absurd sense of humor, perfect for a relaxed watch when you're in the mood for something unconventional and a little bit strange.

quirkyoffbeatwittylaid-backsteadyneo-noirblack humorquirky crimecrimemysteryabsurdity
hamsterblack humorcargo shipgrave robbing
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