Accomplices

2009 1h 33m FR

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5.5

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★5.5TMDB · 36

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Synopsis

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Two police detectives investigate the murder of a high-end male prostitute, and his relationship with his girlfriend.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Emmanuelle Devos
Inspecteur Mangin
Nina Meurisse
Rebecca
Cyril Descours
Vincent
Gilbert Melki
Hervé Cagan
Joana Preiss
Esther, la mère de Rebecca
Jeremy Azencott
Nicolas Bianchini
Jérémy Kapone
Thomas
Marc Rioufol
Jean-Paul Tardieu

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frédéric Mermoud
Writers: Frédéric Mermoud, Pascal Arnold
Languages: French
Countries: Switzerland, France

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Switzerland, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Frédéric Mermoud, shot by Thomas Hardmeier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Grégoire Hetzel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sarah Anderson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Emmanuelle Devos and Nina Meurisse and Cyril Descours carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1292644 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 36 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Frédéric Mermoud directs. Thomas Hardmeier behind the camera. Grégoire Hetzel scores. Sarah Anderson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Switzerland, France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 17 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Switzerland, France.
3Directed by Frédéric Mermoud, shot by Thomas Hardmeier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Grégoire Hetzel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Sarah Anderson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Emmanuelle Devos and Nina Meurisse and Cyril Descours carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1292644 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 36 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.