He Died with His Eyes Open
Crime
Police Inspector Staniland is investigating the death of a pianist. While conducting his investigation and looking through the victim's apartment, he meets Barbara, the mistress of the murder victim. Barbara confesses to the crime, but Staniland, based on his observations and experience, does not believe her. He then sets out to find the truth.
VIBE
A smoky, rain-slicked dive into the underbelly of a city that never sleeps. This film feels like a long, hard night of questioning, where every shadow hides a secret and trust is a luxury no one can afford.
grittynoircynicalwearysteadyneo-noirgritty realismperiod pieceobsessiondeceptionurban decaymasculinity
femme fatale
