8 Femmes -

(also known as 8 Women ) is a multi-genre French production that blends a classic "locked-room" murder mystery with dark comedy and musical elements. Originally a 1958 play by Robert Thomas, it gained international fame through François Ozon’s 2002 film adaptation , which features an iconic ensemble of French cinema legends. Plot Summary

The story is set during the at an isolated, snowbound country estate in France where a family has gathered for Christmas. The holiday festivities are cut short when the master of the house, Marcel, is found dead in his bed with a knife in his back. Because the phone lines are cut and the cars won't start, the eight women present are trapped and must determine which among them is the killer. The Eight Suspects 8 femmes