Written & Directed By: Helene Cattet & Bruno Forzani
Cinematography: Maunuel Dacosse
Editor: Bernard Beets
Cast: Fabio Testi, Yannick Reiner, Koen De Bouw, Maria De Mediros, Celine Camara, Thi-Mai Nguyen, Kezia Quental, Herve Sogne
A retired spy suspects his former adversaries have resurfaced when his intriguing neighbor vanishes.
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A new film by the directing team of Helene Cattet & Bruno Forzani is always going to be a strange yet original affair. This might actually be the film. That is the best entry for newcomers to discover the filmmakers work. As strangely this is their closest to mainstream film, that is still odd & avant-garde, but beautifully and miraculously filmed.
When it comes to this directing and writing team, you always know you’re gonna be taken on a rollercoaster. Yet never quite sure which direction it will take, but there will be plenty of unforgettable sights and sounds. though you can never say it will be boring and it will always be quite memorable
The film is more about the visuals than anything else, story or plot wise. As this film feels more of a theme that has a weakness for distractions and fetishes
It is espionage themed and very violent, though has more humor than the filmmakers usual films. It plays almost like a parody of spy films specifically from the 1960s, but with a little modern day, technology and charm, but definitely a throwback vintage style.
The film is visually delicious and beautiful throughout. Though it has feel a bit like artistic exploitation.
As the film has its fair share of strong, beautiful women only to be slaughtered. While all the male characters are seen as heroic, no matter their behavior.
This film is strange that as it goes along, you start to get into its rhythms. Where you question what is going on half the time but except what you are given.
The film almost feels like music video directing, only better. As you were given more of a visual feast in a thorough story that is like patchwork. As it’s more set in the 1960s espionage style and design, but could be modern. Where the production and costume design are pristine. As this is very different from the previous films made by the directing duo as this is more lighthearted and fun, but ultimately by the end, still a bit sad
Grade: A
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