Le juge et l'assassin

Intriguing courtroom drama based on true events , dealing with a nasty murderer called Bouvier : Michel Galabru , based on an actual series killer , proceeding a criminal spree throughout France and a prejudiced judge : Philippe Noiret who has his values challenged when he has to decide if the supect person is insane or no . And eventually, considering if it benefits or harms his career .

A suspenseful, thrilling and surprising movie with historical background during Dreyfuss affaire , and the publication of Emilio Zola's J'accuse....!. A good as well as provoking flick, including drama , thrills , violence and competent performances .The peculiar relationship that develops between the murderer and the judge in the movie's focus . It results to be a nice movie shot in French with English subtitles . Duo of protagonists , Michel Galabru and Philippe Noiriet, are frankly magnificent. They are well accompanied by a fine support cast , such as : Isabelle Huppert as judge's sweetheart , Renee Faure as possessive mother , Yves Robert and Jean Claude Brialy as Procureur.

It displays evocative and shining cinematograhy by Perre William Glenn , showing splendidly the French outdoors . As well as sensitive and moving musical score by Philippe Sarde . The motion picture was compellingly directed by Bertrand Tavernier . Bernard is deemed to be one of the best French fimmakers , writing and directing thought-provoking and interesting pictures , outstanding the following ones : "Captain Conan", "Revenge of the Musketeers" , "L627" , "Daddy Nostalgia", "Life and nothing but" , "Beatrice" , "Round Midnight", "A Sunday in the Country" , "Coup de Torchon" , Spoiled Children", "Death Watch" , "The Clockmaker" , among others . Rating : 7/10 . Better than average.