The Crime on the Third Floor, a crime comedy directed and written by Rémi Bezançon, will air on Canal+ on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 9:11 PM. The film stars Laetitia Casta, Gilles Lellouche, and Guillaume Gallienne.
Following its French theatrical release on March 11, 2026, and its VOD release on July 9, 2026, the film is now set to continue its television run.
The story follows Colette, a film professor and Hitchcock expert. When a new neighbor moves into the building opposite, his behavior sets off her suspicions. Convinced a murder has taken place, she tracks every movement, reads every detail, and gradually roped her husband François into an improvised investigation.
With this setup, Rémi Bezançon toys with the codes of the observational crime thriller and nods to Rear Window, all while staying in the realm of the romantic comedy. Following My Life in the Air, A Happy Event, and The Henri Pick Mystery, the filmmaker returns to a narrative built on misunderstandings, clues, and the mechanics of doubt.
The Crime on the Third Floor may appeal to readers seeking a French comic mystery enriched with Hitchcockian references. It’s less suited for those who expect a realistic thriller or a dark criminal inquiry.
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