A DETECTIVE STORY (1929) Podcast | Thriller | Nostalgic Flick

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A Detective Story (Histoire de détective) is a 1929 Belgian silent film directed by Charles Dekeukeleire, one of the leading figures of early avant-garde cinema in Belgium. Known for its experimental style and disjointed narrative, the film blends elements of documentary realism with surrealistic imagery, reflecting the influence of both French Impressionism and Soviet montage theory. Rather than presenting a straightforward mystery, it deconstructs the detective genre, using the detective’s investigation as a framework to explore perception, surveillance, and emotional isolation.