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For Franck, Michel represents the ultimate "stranger." The danger Michel poses becomes inseparable from his sexual appeal.

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Instead of fleeing or calling the police, Franck retreats. The next day, the body is discovered by another swimmer. While the police arrive to investigate, Franck remains silent. He is now in possession of a deadly secret, yet his obsession with Michel has not waned; in fact, the knowledge of Michel's capacity for violence seems to heighten Franck's desire. He pursues a sexual and romantic relationship with the murderer, entering into a dangerous game of seduction. For Franck, Michel represents the ultimate "stranger

Late one night, in a tense and terrifying sequence, Michel stalks Henri through the dark forest. Henri, terrified and hiding in the bushes, realizes he is prey. Franck, searching for them, eventually stumbles upon the aftermath. He finds that Michel has strangled Henri. Learn more Instead of fleeing or calling the

: Guiraudie uses a naturalist style, featuring unsimulated sex (often using body doubles) and no musical score, relying instead on the sounds of the wind and water to build dread. Critical Reception