'' Let the Corpses Tan '' ( ) is a 2017 Western film directed and written by Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani . The film is based on the novel '' Laissez bronzer les cadavres '' by Jean-Patrick Manchette and Jean-Pierre Bastid . The film involves a gang of thieves who obtain 250 kg of stolen gold who arrive at the home of an artist who is caught in a love triangle . The scenario quickly escalates into a day long gun fight between police and robbers . '' Let the Corpses Tan '' received eight nominations at the 9th Magritte Awards , including Best Film and Best Director for Cattet and Forzani , winning three
9th Magritte Awards
9th Magritte Awards
Let the Corpses Tan