Love Is the Perfect Crime

Marc is a literature professor at the University of Lausanne who frequently engages in romantic relationships with his students. He lives in a remote chalet with his sister, Marianne. When one of his most talented students, Barbara, suddenly vanishes, Marc is approached by Anna, the woman seeking information about the missing girl. As the situation unfolds, Marc faces suspicion and begins to struggle with hallucinations that blur the line between reality and illusion.

This drama and mystery thriller was co-directed by Arnaud Larrieu and Jean-Marie Larrieu, who also wrote the screenplay. It is the second film in their joint directorial timeline, following To Paint or Make Love and preceding Tralala and Jim's Story. The movie features a cast including Mathieu Amalric, Karin Viard, Maïwenn, Sara Forestier, Denis Podalydès, and Marion Duval. Produced by companies such as Gaumont and ARTE France Cinéma, the film is a collaborative effort between Belgium, France, and Switzerland. With a runtime of 110 minutes, the production has received a moderate response from viewers, holding a rating of 5.6/10 on TMDB based on 114 votes.