Bluebeard (1963) Etc. leading to an unforgettable finale

leading to an unforgettable finale that has unnerved audiences around the world

a scheming con artist posing as a Japanese Count

and an examination of the film’s motifs in the context of German silent cinema

Cross over into a world where life ends and true passion begins

Bluebeard (1963) Etc. leading to an unforgettable finaleLegendary French New Wave director Claude Chabrol (Les Bonnes Femmes, The Champagne Murders) brings the shocking true story of serial killer Henri Dsir Landru to the screen with Bluebeard. Landru, played with dastardly charm by Charles Denner (The Bride Wore Black), is a seemingly respectable Parisian who devises a sick and ingenious scheme to supplement his dwindling income during the First World War. First, he lures wealthy dowagers to his villa.