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Almost Perfect Crimes: The Bloody Hostel

Jean-Antoine Angelras is found dead by the river, he was killed by a blow to the head but who did it?

Set in a country where people say winter lasts 9 months a year and that the other 3 months are like hell is the Peyrbeilles hostel; now known as the bloody hostel. The bloody hostel massacre has inspired a lot of films and books.

The 600 square metre hostel was built in 1820 and was owned by farmer Pierre Martin. He was an ambitious man and possibly a murderer. We investigate to find out what really went on at the so called bloody hostel.

PRODUCTION INFO

  • Year: 2013
  • Duration: 56 mins
  • Production: Pallas Television
  • Director: Patrick Schmitt and Pauline Verdu
  • Available Versions: ENG, FRA
  • Country of production: France

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