A psychological thriller about a lawyer investigating his client for a double murder
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Night of Inquiry
Dunand arrives at Frédéric's luxury apartment to begin the investigation into the double murder.
Key Events
Night Begins — Dunand arrives at Frédéric's apartment for the investigation Characters: Charles Dunand, Frédéric ChapelinLocation: Millionaire's apartment
The Interrogation
Dunand questions Frédéric about the murder, revealing inconsistencies in his story and raising suspicions.
Key Events
Initial Questioning — Dunand begins questioning Frédéric about the murder Characters: Charles Dunand, Frédéric ChapelinLocation: Millionaire's apartment
Inconsistencies Revealed — Frédéric's story shows inconsistencies about the night of the murder Characters: Charles Dunand, Frédéric ChapelinLocation: Millionaire's apartment
Heated Exchange — Intense argument between lawyer and client Characters: Charles Dunand, Frédéric ChapelinLocation: Millionaire's apartment
Evidence Examination — Dunand examines evidence with his assistant Characters: Charles Dunand, Frédéric Chapelin, Assistant of Maître DunandLocation: Millionaire's apartment
The Turning Point
New information emerges that changes the dynamics of the case, forcing Dunand to confront moral dilemmas.
Key Events
Evidence Examination — Dunand examines evidence with his assistant Characters: Charles Dunand, Frédéric Chapelin, Assistant of Maître DunandLocation: Millionaire's apartment
Shocking Revelation — New information changes the dynamics of the case Characters: Charles Dunand, Frédéric ChapelinLocation: Millionaire's apartment
Moral Dilemma — Dunand faces ethical decision about his client Characters: Charles Dunand, Frédéric ChapelinLocation: Millionaire's apartment
The Verdict
The truth about the murder is revealed in a climactic confrontation, leading to the resolution of the conflict.
Key Events
Moral Dilemma — Dunand faces ethical decision about his client Characters: Charles Dunand, Frédéric ChapelinLocation: Millionaire's apartment
Final Confrontation — Climactic showdown between lawyer and client Characters: Charles Dunand, Frédéric ChapelinLocation: Millionaire's apartment
Truth Revealed — The truth about the murder is revealed Characters: Charles Dunand, Frédéric ChapelinLocation: Millionaire's apartment
Dawn Breaks — The night ends with resolution Characters: Charles Dunand, Frédéric ChapelinLocation: Millionaire's apartment
Story Breakdown
The Investigation — Dunand's quest to uncover the truth about the murder
Initial Meeting — Dunand and Frédéric's first encounter
Questioning — Dunand probes Frédéric about the murder
Evidence Gathering — Collection and examination of clues
Character Dynamics — The complex relationship between lawyer and client
Power Imbalance — Professional hierarchy between them
Age Difference — 20-year gap between the men
Psychological Tension — Mental and emotional pressure
The Setting — The confined space of the millionaire's apartment
Symbolism of Confinement — Physical and psychological isolation
Pressure Cooker Environment — Intensifying tension throughout the night
Themes — Exploration of truth, guilt, and morality
Nature of Truth — What is real and what is perceived
Burden of Guilt — The psychological weight of potential crimes
Moral Ambiguity — Shades of right and wrong
"Un Crime" takes place over a single night, between 10pm and 6am. It takes place in a single setting - a millionaire's apartment in Lyon. The film is about the conflict between two men, alone, face to face in the closed world of the apartment. The first man is a famous lawyer named Dunand. The second is Frédéric Chapelin-Tourvel, Dunand's rich client, twenty years his junior. Throughout the night, Dunand tries to track down the truth. Did Frédéric kill his father and mother, in particularly barbarous circumstances ?
