Hygiène de l'assassin (1999)
Part police thriller and part exploration of the dark side of men's attitudes about women, Hygiene de l'assassin concerns a young female journalist, Nina (Barbara Schulz). Nina has scored a plumb assignment, an interview with Tach (Jean Yanne), a well-known but reculsive novelist who rarely speaks to the press. After he passes along his less-than-charitable views about women (including the belief they should be killed in childhood, before they start to menstruate), Nina concludes the interview, but soon finds herself interrogated by police when Tach is found dead and she is the key suspect.
Director: François Ruggieri
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: February 24, 1999
Cast
- Jean Yanne - Prétextat Tach
- Barbara Schulz - Nina de Kerlec
- Sophie Broustal - Papillon
- Catherine Hiegel - Catherine
- Eric Prat - 'Le Pain'
- Richard Gotainer - 'La Brosse'
- Simone D'Aillencourt - The nurse / Léopoldine of St Planeze
- Agathe de La Boulaye - The psychologist
Screenplay
- Amélie Nothomb (Novel)
- François Ruggieri
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: François Ruggieri
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hygiène de l'assassin about?
- Part police thriller and part exploration of the dark side of men's attitudes about women, Hygiene de l'assassin concerns a young female journalist, Nina (Barbara Schulz). Nina has scored a plumb assignment, an interview with Tach (Jean Yanne), a well-known but reculsive novelist who rarely speaks to the press. After he passes along his less-than-charitable views about women (including the belief they should be killed in childhood, before they start to menstruate), Nina concludes the interview, but soon finds herself interrogated by police when Tach is found dead and she is the key suspect.
- Who directed Hygiène de l'assassin?
- Hygiène de l'assassin was directed by François Ruggieri.
- Who stars in Hygiène de l'assassin?
- Hygiène de l'assassin stars Jean Yanne, Barbara Schulz, Sophie Broustal, Catherine Hiegel, Eric Prat, Richard Gotainer.
- How long is Hygiène de l'assassin?
- Hygiène de l'assassin has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- Where was Hygiène de l'assassin produced?
- Hygiène de l'assassin was produced in France.