Bellamy is a French crime thriller film directed by Claude Chabrol and released in 2009. The film follows the story of a well-known Parisian police inspector named Paul Bellamy (played by Gerard Depardieu), who has taken a break to visit his brother in the outskirts of Nîmes, a city in the south of France.
While on holiday, Bellamy is approached by a man named Noël (played by Clovis Cornillac), who claims to have killed someone in self-defense and seeks Bellamy's help. Bellamy agrees to hear Noël's story, but he soon realizes that Noël is hiding something and that his story is not as straightforward as he first thought.
Meanwhile, Bellamy's brother, a wealthy local businessman, has his own secrets that he is trying to hide from his wife. As Bellamy investigates Noël's case, he is drawn into his brother's world, uncovering a web of lies, deceit, and intrigue.
As the investigation deepens, Bellamy starts to question his own morality and the blurred lines between justice and personal gain. The film is a character study of Bellamy, a man who is both a flawed hero and a complex individual struggling to balance his personal life with his professional obligations.
Bellamy received positive reviews from critics and was praised for its intelligent script, strong performances, and subtle direction. The film was also named in honor of the iconic American crime writer, Frederic Brown, who created the character of Paul Bellamy in his novel, "The Fabulous Clipjoint."
