The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
The plot explores the devastation of civilization and issues of brutality, hostility and isolation. Pierre Jolivet stars as the main character (identified only as "The Man" in the end credits) who is menaced by "The Brute" (played by Jean Reno) on his journey through a world filled by people rendered nearly mute by some unknown incident.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
173 audience votes
Key crew
- Pierre JolivetWriter
- Luc BessonWriter
- Luc BessonDirector
- Éric SerraOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Pierre JolivetThe Man
- Jean BouiseThe Doctor
- Fritz WepperCaptain
- Jean RenoThe Brute
- Christiane KrügerCaptain's Concubine
- Maurice LamyDwarf
- Pierre CarriveCaptain's Man
- Jean-Michel CastaniéCaptain's Man
- Michel DosetCaptain's Man
- Bernard HavetCaptain's Man
- Marcel BerthomierCaptain's Man
- Petra MüllerWoman in the Cell