The Possessors

Noël Schoudler is the head of a wealthy and powerful family in France. He manages his financial and commercial concerns with an iron grip, leaving little room for his son François to prove himself. His arch-rival is his wealthy cousin, Lucien, who is the black sheep of the family, a dissolute wastrel. In an attempt to teach Lucien a lesson, Schoudler hands over one of his businesses to his son, knowing that this will result in financial problems. However, he has underestimated Lucien’s cunning and the scheme backfires, with tragic consequences… —Filmsdefrance.com