Counter Investigation is a French thriller movie released in 2007. The story revolves around a cop named Richard Malinowski, whose daughter was brutally murdered a year ago. The man convicted of the crime is named Ivan Grammont. However, Richard is not convinced of Ivan’s guilt and believes that there is more to the story than what has been portrayed in the investigation.
Driven by a fierce determination to uncover the truth, Richard takes matters into his own hands and launches a counter-investigation to find the real killer. He starts by re-examining the evidence and questioning the witnesses. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a complicated web of lies and deceit that leads him to suspect some of the people closest to him.
The movie is directed by Franck Mancuso and stars Jean Dujardin as Richard Malinowski. The cast also includes Laurent Lucas, Agnès Blanchot, and Aurélien Recoing. The film is a suspenseful, brooding, and deeply emotional story of a father’s relentless quest for justice. It skillfully blends elements of crime, drama, and mystery to keep the audience engaged till the very end.