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In the quaint, serene village of Saint Robin, an ominous shadow starts to loom, plunging the tranquil field of rural France into a vortex of paranoia and suspicion. This shadow takes the form of a mysterious scribe, known only as 'The Raven', whose poison-laced letters, seeping with scandalous rumors and unsettling accusations, unsettle the seemingly peaceful community.
At the heart of the Raven's relentless assault is the respected Dr. Rémy Germain, ensnared in a clandestine affair with Laura, the wife of his colleague, the esteemed psychiatrist Dr. Vorzet. As the Raven unveils their secret liaison, the village is shocked, and Germain finds himself accused of being an abortionist, the ink of the poison-pen letters tainting his reputation.
The situation spirals into darker depths when a despairing patient, succumbing to the torment of a terminal cancer prognosis revealed by an anonymous letter, takes his own life. The cold fingers of suspicion point towards the detested nurse Marie Corbin, leading to her arrest as the village believes they have unmasked the Raven.
However, the relentless cascade of letters does not cease, and the village is once again thrown into a frenzied witch-hunt. As secrets are unearthed and allegiances shatter, the ominous raven keeps circling, its identity shrouded in mystery. Amidst the chaos, Dr. Vorzet embarks on a desperate quest to unmask the elusive Raven, a task that proves more daunting than he could ever anticipate.
'Le Corbeau' is a chilling tale of rumors, suspicion, and fear, where beneath the tranquil surface of a small French town, lies a labyrinth of unveiled secrets and hidden treacheries, all tied to the relentless quill of an unknown writer... The Raven.
Where to watch Le Corbeau?
Le Corbeau is a crime movie featuring Pierre Fresnay.
Le Corbeau is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.