In a small town in the south of France, Norman practices his profession
as an embalmer with passion. He is closely tied to four other
people: a mayor, deputy mayor, forensic scientist and insurer.
The five ally themselves in a series of murders to make money.
Then, one day, a strange woman upsets their little game...
The cinema of Japan is noteworthy for its purity, subtlety and visual impact. The films of Ozu, Mizoguchi and Kurosawa are sublime masterpieces of film poetry.
In the 1910s, French cinema led the way with a new industry which actively encouraged innovation. From the serials of Louis Feuillade to the first auteur pieces of Abel Gance, this decade is rich in cinematic marvels.