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(released in 2012) is a French comedy-mystery film directed by Pascal Thomas . It serves as the third installment in a series of film adaptations based on the works of Agatha Christie , featuring the recurring characters Prudence and Bélisaire Beresford. Core Premise

The story follows the eccentric and bickering detective couple, Prudence () and Bélisaire ( André Dussollier ). Feeling restless in their retirement, Prudence is eager for a new mystery to solve. Her wish is granted when an heiress disappears from a private clinic, leading the duo into a web of secrets involving a rejuvenation spa, suspicious deaths, and a mysterious criminal mastermind. Key Aspects of the Film AssociГ©s contre le crime

: Unlike traditional gritty detective films, this is a "light mystery" or "whodunnit comedy." It relies heavily on screwball comedy tropes, whimsical dialogue, and the charmingly volatile chemistry between the two leads. (released in 2012) is a French comedy-mystery film

This film concludes the trilogy of Beresford adaptations directed by Thomas, which includes: Feeling restless in their retirement, Prudence is eager