what a delightfully simple suspense film . from the opening scene in a prison hospital to a ride up an elevator to a small home in the country this kafka esqe story will grip you . i be surprise this film have not be release on dvd consider it star jean louis trintignant . i saw this film on tv over 20 year ago . cbs offer a sadly short live cable channel that offer truly quality film . when i happen to catch le secret ( probably 1982 ) i be stun that i have never hear of it and have no memory of it release in the u. s. eight year earlier . like hitchock . yes and but not completely .