À double tour (1959)

Nestled in the idyllic landscape of the French countryside, the Marcoux family house, a symbol of deep-seated dysfunction, becomes a stage for a whirlwind of passion, betrayal, and murder in 'À double tour' (1959). The family patriarch, Henri Marcoux, is ensnared in a tangled web of lust and deceit as he embarks on an illicit love affair with the ravishing red-headed artist, Léda, a recent arrival from Japan. Despite his wandering affections, Henri clings to his marital bind, his interest piqued more by his wife Thérèse's vineyard, ancestral house, and promising income than by love itself. Thérèse Marcoux, a woman of traditional bourgeoisie values, finds herself tormented by the looming shadow of Léda and the wagging tongues of gossipmongers. Her concern for her family's reputation is mirrored by her son Richard, a peculiar soul with a fondness for classical music and an unhealthy attachment to his mother. Their daughter, Elisabeth, is entwined in a romance with the cavalier fortune-hunter Laszlo Kovacs, who not only disrespects Thérèse but also maintains a close camaraderie with Henri. Caught in the Marcoux familial chaos is their maid Julie, a woman of questionable morals, who indulges in a carnal relationship with the local milkman, Roger. The plot thickens when Léda is discovered murdered in her home, turning the Marcoux family's world upside down. The ensuing investigation led by a diligent police inspector teems with suspicion and uncertainty, as Thérèse and Roger emerge as prime suspects. However, Laszlo, privy to the Marcoux family's corroding integrity, holds a differing view. 'À double tour' is a potent cocktail of love, treachery, and suspense, masterfully woven into the fabric of a seemingly ordinary family's life, leaving the viewer questioning the true nature of morality and loyalty.

À double tour is a drama movie featuring Madeleine Robinson.

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