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The film has been described as a "minimalist yet emotionally intense" study of human nature under pressure. Critics from Le Monde and Première have highlighted its focus on the "patient observation of the rise in intolerance" rather than a standard crime investigation.

Some reviewers compare its exposure of everyday cruelty to classics like Dupont Lajoie , though noting its approach is more singular and focused on the outcast. 'Heat Wave' ('Coup de chaud'): Film Review Coup.de.chaud.2015.web-dlrip_[1.46]_[teko]

The physical heat serves as a catalyst for the "overheating" of social relations and the breakdown of empathy. The film has been described as a "minimalist

Set in a small, quiet village in the South of France, the community is gripped by a punishing summer heatwave and a severe water shortage. Tensions rise as farmers struggle to irrigate their fields. In this volatile environment, the villagers begin to focus their frustration on , a mentally disabled young man who lives with his scrap-dealer family. 'Heat Wave' ('Coup de chaud'): Film Review The

Production company: TS Productions. Cast: Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Karim Leklou, Gregory Gadebois, Carole Franck, Isabelle Sadoyan. The Hollywood Reporter Heat Wave (2015) - IMDb