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16 October 1998 (USA) morePlot:
Mathias, whose dead father was a diplomat in Germany, decides to study the forensic medicine in Paris... more | add synopsisAwards:
4 wins & 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
Slow moving, but well worth sticking with moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Emmanuel Salinger | ... | Mathias Barillet |
| Thibault de Montalembert | ... | Jean-Jacques |
| Jean-Louis Richard | ... | Bleicher |
| Valérie Dréville | ... | Nathalie |
| Marianne Denicourt | ... | Marie Barillet |
| Jean-Luc Boutté | ... | Varins |
| Bruno Todeschini | ... | William |
| Philippe Duclos | ... | Macaigne |
| Fabrice Desplechin | ... | Simon |
| Emmanuelle Devos | ... | Claude |
| Philippe Laudenbach | ... | The Priest |
| László Szabó | ... | Pamiat, the Russian (as Laszlo Szabo) |
| Alexis Nitzer | ... | Consul |
| Nadine Alari | ... | Mme. Barillet |
| Jean-Pierre Ducos | ... | Customs Officer |
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A crackin' suspenseful espionage thriller that thankfully abstains from using Hollywood-style explosions and multiple gunshots to maintain viewers attention. It took me a while and numerous repeat viewings to appreciate and understand this movie, but it was worth the effort. The cast is flawless, particularly Salinger and Todeschini as the reluctant hero and the loathsome villain respectively, who both give galvanizing performances; fantastic cinematography; and a chilling soundtrack which contributes beautifully to the atmosphere- this is French cinema at its best. Mathias' relationship with the head I found particularly compelling, although it may be a bit eerie for all tastes….Basically, if you want a subtle, thought provoking film that doesn't signpost every clever detail, then this is for you.
However, if you are a blockbuster junkie, simply looking for entertainment then steer well clear; I know of only a (very small) handful of people who enjoyed this espionage tale, so beware, this ain't James Bond!
All in all, 7/10 for a thoroughly engrossing, realistic spy story.