The Color of Lies (1999)

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The Color Of Lies is a suspenseful and unsettling film from Claude Chabrol. When a young girl is found raped and murdered in a slumbering fishing community, the chief of police, Frederique Lesage, identifies Ren, a washed-up artist, as the primary suspect. His seemingly devoted wife Viviane supports him in the face of rumors, while simultaneously conducting an illicit liaison with a celebrity writer. Ren and Viviane`s lives come under close scrutiny, which puts further strain on their volatile relationship. Meanwhile, Frederique becomes better acquainted with the eccentric residents of the town, including a self-important TV journalist, a small-time crook who fences stolen goods, and a curious pair of married shopkeepers.