La Mort du chinois (1998)
Directed by Jean-Louis Benoît

Film Synopsis

Michel, a children's author, has become obsessed with recovering his wife Hélène after she left him for another man.  He imagines that his rival is a Chinese man, and then a Spaniard; in any event, he has made up his mind to kill him, if this is what it takes to get Hélène back.  His friend Gérard tries to console him, whilst another friend Lise, who is in love with him, tries to take his mind off his present problems by getting him to smoke various narcotic substances.  Thierry, his editor, is constantly on his back, asking him when he will furnish his next animal-themed story, and Inspector Chevalot does his best to divert him from his murderous intentions.  It all ends with Michel turning his back on his unhelpful entourage and setting off for Hong Kong, where he plans to pursue Hélène and her lover...