Dr. Petiot
A true story shot in a German Impressionistic style. In France during the Nazi occupation, Dr. Petiot (Michel Serrault) offered to help Jews escape the Nazis. They would come to his house, and he would kindly give them lethal "vaccinations" for their anticipated travel to Argentina. Then he would steal everything the brought with them (in addition to their up-front payment to him) and burn their bodies in his home-made crematorium.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Docteur Petiot |
| Year | 1990 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, History |
| Director | Christian de Chalonge |
| Runtime | 102 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (37 votes) |
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The film constructs a chilling case study of monstrous deception, relying on Michel Serrault's terrifyingly calm performance as the titular doctor. It explores the banality of evil through a clinical, almost detached gaze at his horrific scheme.
What lingers after viewing is not graphic horror, but the profound unease of witnessing evil masquerading as salvation. The film leaves a residue of cold dread about the human capacity for cruelty. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Christian de Chalonge
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Watch in a quiet, focused setting for this slow-burn historical character study.
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