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CHEATERS

Tricheurs

Directed by Barbet Schroeder
France, West Germany, 1984
Drama

Synopsis

Swaying between pleasure and despair, Elric throws himself into his pathological passion for the casino. Meeting Suzie could have saved him, but the young woman also sinks into gambling hell. The couple then start getting involved in the fearsome world of professional cheaters.

Synopsis

Swaying between pleasure and despair, Elric throws himself into his pathological passion for the casino. Meeting Suzie could have saved him, but the young woman also sinks into gambling hell. The couple then start getting involved in the fearsome world of professional cheaters.

Our take

An existential romance and cool, comedic crime caper from Swiss director Barbet Schroeder, Cheaters hops from casino to casino to explore the stylish yet squalid world of gambling. Co-starring the great Bulle Ogier and Kurt Raab, it features the sublime cinematography of Robby Müller!