La face (2016)

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Paul Berthier, an ambitious public prosecutor, is witness to the accidental drowning of a young girl in the Charente but does nothing to help. It starts to look like the girl was murdered, and the case lands on Berthier's desk. Suspicion turns to Guillaume Vauban, the rich son of a local industrialist and ex-boyfriend of the dead girl. Paul Berthier finds himself entangled in a web of lies as he opens the case against Guillaume, who has now been arrested. With a conscience far from clear, Berthier agrees with the judge's decision to remand the young man in custody. Through cowardice Berthier clings to his reputation, determined to save face at any cost. Drunk with judicial power, he's caught in a downward spiral.

Director: Marc Rivière
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 91 min
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Cinematography: Jean-Claude Aumont
Editing: Pascale Arnaud
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Marc Rivière
More Films in Genre: TV Movie, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La face about?
Paul Berthier, an ambitious public prosecutor, is witness to the accidental drowning of a young girl in the Charente but does nothing to help. It starts to look like the girl was murdered, and the case lands on Berthier's desk. Suspicion turns to Guillaume Vauban, the rich son of a local industrialist and ex-boyfriend of the dead girl. Paul Berthier finds himself entangled in a web of lies as he opens the case against Guillaume, who has now been arrested. With a conscience far from clear, Berthier agrees with the judge's decision to remand the young man in custody. Through cowardice Berthier clings to his reputation, determined to save face at any cost. Drunk with judicial power, he's caught in a downward spiral.
Who directed La face?
La face was directed by Marc Rivière.
Who stars in La face?
La face stars Bruno Solo, Hippolyte Girardot, Julia Faure, Victor Pontecorvo, Florence Coste.
How long is La face?
La face has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is La face?
La face is a TV Movie, Drama film.