Behind the Facade

1939·Movie
1h 30min
72
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome5
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

History, mystery, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

" He's a loser, he gets off to a bad start, but when he wants to, he always has the last word: Justice ! "

In the elevator of two large Parisian buildings, a telegraph operator discovers the body of an elderly woman, Madame Mathieu, the owner of both buildings. Boucheron, the local superintendent, is dispatched to investigate, along with his rival, Inspector Lambert of the "Sûreté". To solve the enigma, they scour staircases and corridors, visiting every floor of both buildings, courtyard and facade. Their gruff rivalry allows them to complement each other in discovering who committed the crime among a gallery of characters, humble or rich, who all have something to be ashamed of... A rare, fast-paced, picturesque comedy set against the backdrop of a police mystery.
French Pre-War CinemaFast-Paced MysteryQuirky CharactersLighthearted CrimeApartment Building SettingAmusing InvestigationClassic ComedyParisian Backdrop

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Is Behind the Facade worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Behind the Facade?

1 h 30 min

Behind the Facade runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Behind the Facade in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

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