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The Night Clerk (2011)

Name: The Night Clerk
Director: Raphaël Jacoulot
Genre: thriller film
Released: 2011
Duration: 104 min
Cast: India Hair, François Perrot, Ludmila Mikaël, Patrick Hastert, Xavier Robic

⏱ 104 min thriller film

Plot

2011 film by Raphaël Jacoulot

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Why Watch This

Set in a dimly lit Parisian hotel, “The Night Clerk” delivers a claustrophobic thriller that hinges on a single night’s secrets. India Hair’s understated yet unsettling performance anchors the film’s slow‑burn tension, making every hallway and reception desk feel like a potential crime scene.

Best For

Thriller fans, French cinema lovers, Night‑shift workers, Moody evenings, Slow‑burn suspense seekers

The CinePearl Take

Raphaël Jacoulot crafts an atmosphere that feels as oppressive as the hotel’s aging walls, letting the audience linger in the shadows alongside the protagonist. Hair’s performance is a study in restrained panic—her eyes convey more dread than any dialogue could. The pacing is deliberate, rewarding viewers who appreciate tension that builds rather than explodes, while the film’s theme of isolation in a bustling metropolis feels oddly resonant today.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Raphaël Jacoulot
Cast: India Hair, François Perrot, Ludmila Mikaël, Patrick Hastert, Xavier Robic, Vincent Rottiers, Marc Saez, Marc Brunet, Céline Sallette, Jean-Pierre Bacri, Sylvie Testud

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