The Crimson Rivers (2000): A Masterclass in French Gothic Noir

A legendary Paris detective sent to the university town of Guernon to investigate a gruesome murder. The victim was found mutilated and suspended high on a cliffside in a fetal position.

Shot by Thierry Arbogast (cinematographer for The Fifth Element ), the film uses the breathtaking yet oppressive landscapes of the Alps to create a sense of isolation and dread.