: Critics often note the "sunnier" disposition of this film compared to Chabrol's darker masterpieces like La Cérémonie . It features running gags, such as Victor constantly being mistaken for hotel staff.
The story follows two small-time con artists: (Isabelle Huppert) and Victor (Michel Serrault). They travel between French and Swiss resort hotels, running low-stakes scams that involve drugging businessmen and stealing just enough money that reporting the crime would be too embarrassing for the victims. The Swindle(1997)
: The film is highly regarded for the chemistry between Isabelle Huppert and Michel Serrault . Huppert uses a series of wigs and disguises throughout the film, leading some critics to view her role as a metaphor for acting itself, with Victor serving as a director-like figure who manages their "productions". : Critics often note the "sunnier" disposition of