The Swindle(1997) -

Released in 1997, ( Rien ne va plus ) is the 50th feature film by French New Wave master Claude Chabrol . Unlike many of his more caustic portrayals of class resentment, this film is often described as a "lighter" addition to his filmography—a droll, Hitchcockian comedy-thriller centered on the art of the con and the ambiguity of human identity. Plot and Core Dynamic

: The film is highly regarded for the chemistry between Isabelle Huppert and Michel Serrault . Huppert uses a series of wigs and disguises throughout the film, leading some critics to view her role as a metaphor for acting itself, with Victor serving as a director-like figure who manages their "productions". The Swindle(1997)

The central mystery of the film is their relationship: are they father and daughter, lovers, or merely business partners? Chabrol intentionally leaves this bond undefined, even as they take on a more dangerous scheme involving a corporate treasurer, (François Cluzet), and a briefcase containing 5 million Swiss francs. Released in 1997, ( Rien ne va plus

The story follows two small-time con artists: (Isabelle Huppert) and Victor (Michel Serrault). They travel between French and Swiss resort hotels, running low-stakes scams that involve drugging businessmen and stealing just enough money that reporting the crime would be too embarrassing for the victims. Huppert uses a series of wigs and disguises

: Critics often note the "sunnier" disposition of this film compared to Chabrol's darker masterpieces like La Cérémonie . It features running gags, such as Victor constantly being mistaken for hotel staff.