Violette Nozière
film by Chabrol [1978]
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The 1978 film Violette Nozière, directed by Claude Chabrol, stars Isabelle Huppert as a teenager who murders her father. Chabrol, a master of the mystery thriller, was a significant figure in the French New Wave movement. Huppert, known for her versatile portrayals of complex characters, received critical acclaim for her performance in this film, earning her best actress award at the Cannes film festival. This marked the first of seven collaborations between the actress and director.312
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