Year: 1990
Runtime: 102 mins
Language: French
Director: Christian de Chalonge
A true story filmed in a German Impressionist style, set in occupied France. Dr. Petiot (Michel Serrault) pretends to aid Jews fleeing the Nazis, offering “vaccinations” that are actually lethal. He steals everything they bring, their valuables and upfront payment, then incinerates the bodies in a homemade crematorium.
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