Comedy of Power

Magistrate Jeanne Charmant-Killman doggedly investigates CEO Michel Humeau, who is accused of participating in massive corporate malfeasance. As her investigation leads her into the upper echelons of government, Jeanne becomes intoxicated by the power she is amassing.

Cast

Isabelle Huppert

as Jeanne Charmant-Killman

François Berléand

as Michel Humeau

Patrick Bruel

as Jacques Sibaud

Marilyne Canto

as Erika

Robin Renucci

as Philippe Charmant-Killman

Thomas Chabrol

as Félix

Jean-François Balmer

as Boldi

Dominique Daguier

as Inconnu

Pierre Vernier

as Président Martino

Jacques Boudet

as Descarts

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