The Flower of Evil (2003)
Director
Claude Chabrol
Main cast
Benoît Magimel; Mélanie Doutey; Suzanne Flon; Bernard Le Coq; Nathalie Baye
Genres
Drama
Description
Three generations of a wealthy Bordeaux family are caught in the crossfire when Anne decides to run for mayor, thanks to a political pamphlet that revives an old murder scandal.
Claude Chabrol
Main cast
Benoît Magimel; Mélanie Doutey; Suzanne Flon; Bernard Le Coq; Nathalie Baye
Genres
Drama
Description
Three generations of a wealthy Bordeaux family are caught in the crossfire when Anne decides to run for mayor, thanks to a political pamphlet that revives an old murder scandal.
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