The Claude Chabrol Collection DVD

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Claude Chabrol, known affectionately as the "French Hitchcock" is one of Europe's most celebrated directors and this Arrow Films collection brings together 8 of his most influential works.

Les Biches: Stephane Audran is Frederique, a wealthy woman with lesbian leanings who, on a whim, picks up a young, attractive, impoverished Parisian girl. The relationship that develops is complicated with the arrival of Paul, who becomes a lover to both. However, Frederique is determined to have him all to herself.

La Femme Infidele: Helene's predatory needs are causing problems in her marriage. Believing that his wife may be cheating on him, Charles hires a private detective. When his worst fears are confirmed, Charles confronts her lover in this tale of betrayal and murder.

Que La Bete Meure: When his son is killed in a hit and run incident, Charles is determined to take revenge. After a long investigations, a chance meeting introduces him to Paul, whom he suspects murdered his child. he decides to infiltrate Paul's family by faking a love affair with his sister-in-law, only to find that the entire family also despise him. It is through this family hatred that Charles plots his revenge.

Le Boucher: Stephane Audran plays a lonely schoolteacher who becomes involved with an ex-army butcher. When local girls are found dead, suspicions build as to who may be the serial killer plaguing the small town. Drawing on Hitchcoockian themes of exchanged guilt and shared secrets, Chabrol examines their extraordinary relationship in this chilling drama.

Juste Avant La Nuit
Les Noces Rouges
Nada
Madame Bovary