• Inspired by the “Elf Affair,” an Enron-like scandal in France.Jeanne, a tenacious magistrate known as “the piranha,” pursues corrupt white collar criminals. After locking up an embezzling CEO, she pushes the limits of her power even further and winds up in a dangerous game of threats and intimidation. DVD Extras: Theatrical Trailer Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: FOREIGN R

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The latest thriller from French New Wave veteran Claude Chabrol opens with a tongue-in-cheek claim that it does not depict real events, even though it’s timely and provocative account of corporate and political corruption was inspired by a real-life scandal involving a French oil giant and several top-level politicians. The stunning and accomplished Isabelle Huppert (I Heart Huckabees) stars as Jeanne, a tenacious magistrate known as “the piranha” of the judiciary system, who puts her personal life on the back burner to pursue white-collar criminals with their private hands in public pockets. After gaining fame for locking up an embezzling CEO, Jeanne pushes the limits of her intoxicating power further than ever and … More >>

Comedy of Power

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