

During a patrol, Julie and Simon, two police constables, injure a wealthy man who pointlessly killed their partner. This wealthy man in question turns out to be the son of a politician. This is why the two police constables are accused of brutality by the brass. Abandoned by their superiors, the two leading characters will lead an investigation on the drug that caused the politician's son to be out of his mind.
Acting
Cécile de France's controlled fury carries every frame
Direction
Boukhrief keeps tension surgical and relentless
Editing
Tight 105 minutes—no fat, all paranoia

Director
Nicolas Boukhrief
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cécile de France trained with actual French police for two months; her weapon handling is legit.
The film channels real 2000s anxiety about France's political elite being untouchable—think DSK before DSK.