The pool holds keys, the husband is gone—it seems this household has an obsession with water! Michel Delaselle (Paul Meurisse), the headmaster of a private school, is a harsh and unpleasant man. His wife and his lover decide they’ve had enough and plan to get rid of him. However, after they commit the act, his body vanishes, and reports of sightings only increase their anxiety. This sets the stage for director …

Having viewed just two films by Clouzot—this one and 'The Wages of Fear,' which is also exceptional—I now grasp what film enthusiasts refer to when they compare him to Alfred Hitchcock. It’s clear he possesses a remarkable ability to understand and portray people realistically, with striking clarity. I am eager to explore his other works.