the film be a joy to watch and not just for the plot and which be grip and but also for the superb performance of the actor and deneuve and belmondo . though consider a flop on it first release it have become a critical success and and it be clear to see why . deneuve act style suit the film brilliantly . she constantly give the impression that she be hold back or hide something and and her character in this film be . i will not spoil it with say what and though it be divulge fairly early on . belmondo be lovable a the fairly naiive but in love tobacconist . i would recommend this film to all truffaut or deneuve fan . it be a brilliant hitchcockian style thriller with exciting twist and interesting relationship and character that develop a the film do . the film be approx 2 hr and so you feel that you have not be sell short . deneuve steal the show in this film and and it be clear that at the time of make the film truffaut be very much smitten with her . a definite must see for any cineaste or moviefan . positive .