Le Renard jaune 2013
Jean-Pierre Mocky's *Le Renard jaune (2013)* weaves a sharp crime drama around the murder of Charles Senac, a celebrated but deeply unpopular novelist discovered lifeless in his home.
Director: Jean-Pierre Mocky
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le Renard jaune (2013) about?
The film follows the investigation into the murder of Charles Senac, a once-celebrated novelist whose sharp tongue made him an outcast among the regulars at *Le Renard jaune* bar. When Senac is found dead, Inspector Giraud zeroes in on the bar's patrons, each harboring secrets that could make them the killer.
Who directed Le Renard jaune?
Jean-Pierre Mocky directed *Le Renard jaune*, bringing his signature blend of sharp social commentary and taut storytelling to this crime drama.
Who stars in Le Renard jaune?
The film features Michael Lonsdale, Frédéric Diefenthal, Antoine Duléry, and a powerhouse supporting cast including Dominique Lavanant and Richard Bohringer.
Is Le Renard jaune (2013) worth watching?
While its IMDb rating is unrated, *Le Renard jaune* offers a compelling slice of French crime drama with a compact runtime and strong performances. Fans of well-crafted mysteries and character-driven tension will find much to appreciate in Mocky's tight narrative.
How long is Le Renard jaune?
Le Renard jaune runs for 84 minutes.
About Le Renard jaune (2013) — A French crime drama unraveling a barroom murder mystery
Jean-Pierre Mocky's *Le Renard jaune (2013)* weaves a sharp crime drama around the murder of Charles Senac, a celebrated but deeply unpopular novelist discovered lifeless in his home. The investigation quickly narrows to the tight-knit circle of patrons at the eponymous bar, where bitter rivalries and simmering resentments fester beneath a veneer of camaraderie.
With a runtime of just 84 minutes, Mocky crafts a taut, dialogue-driven mystery that explores themes of artistic envy, communal distrust, and the hidden fractures in everyday life. The film's atmosphere crackles with tension, shifting from the warm, cluttered confines of the bar to the cold precision of the inspector's deductions. Backed by a stellar cast including Michael Lonsdale and Frédéric Diefenthal, *Le Renard jaune* delivers a gripping, if compact, examination of guilt and justice in a small-town setting.