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Masques (1987)

“France's master of stylish and witty suspense presents his delightfully dark and hauntingly humorous game of cat and mouse”

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Plot

In the heart of the kaleidoscopic world of television, Roland Wolf is driven to unmask the enigma wrapped in charm and wit—TV game-show host, Christian Legagneur. With the intention of penning a book about this fascinating figure, Wolf finds himself invited to the sprawling country estate of Legagneur, promised engaging tales and in-depth interviews. Yet, beneath the hearty laughter and alluring intimacy, Wolf finds an unsettling void, a mystery that refuses to unfold for his proposed book. As Legagneur continually eludes him with tantalizing promises of more time, Wolf's own enigma starts to unravel. Concealed beneath his curious demeanor, he harbors a hidden weapon and a peculiar interest in a recent female guest at the estate. Meanwhile, the atmosphere buzzes with whispers of Catherine, Legagneur's godchild, who is on the path to recovery from a mental breakdown, ensnared in the watchful eyes of her godfather and his attentive secretary. As Wolf ventures further into the labyrinth of secrets hidden within the confines of the estate, he stumbles upon a plot soaked in deception and danger. With this newfound knowledge, can he outwit his charismatic host and unmask the truth behind the Masques? Only time will tell.

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Masques is a crime movie featuring Philippe Noiret.

Masques is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.