Paris Under Watch (2012)

An anonymous hacker spends his time watching images from public security cameras and private webcams. He will use his skills to track the culprits of a terrorist attack in a train station of Paris and will become more and more involved.

Directors:

Cédric Jimenez, Arnaud Duprey (co-director)

Writers:

Audrey Diwan, Arnaud Duprey (original idea)

Stars:

Mélanie Doutey, Olivier Barthélémy, Francis Renaud

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mélanie Doutey	...	Nora
Olivier Barthélémy	...	Sam (as Olivier Barthelemy)
Francis Renaud	...	Otar
Féodor Atkine	...	Nikola
Valérie Sibilia	...	Marie
Batiste De Oliveira	...	Anonymous26
Ruth Elkrief	...	Journaliste BFM #1
Jean-Marc Minéo	...	Un tueur
Pascal Henault	...	Un tueur
Thomas Misrachi	...	Journaliste BFM #2
Patrick Bouin	...	Un tueur
Gina Jimenez	...	Emmy
Ilian Raad	...	Lucas
Laurent Biras	...	Seb
Urfé Koupaki	...	Hakim

Storyline

An anonymous hacker spends his time watching images from public security cameras and private webcams. He will use his skills to track the culprits of a terrorist attack in a train station of Paris and will become more and more involved.

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Plot Keywords:

title appears in writing | internet | politics | telephone call | paris france | 

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Genres:

Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

It took twelve weeks to edit the whole film.

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Soundtracks

Eye City
Performed by Daily Thompson feat. Jaw

User Reviews

One of the best political thrillers of all times!

Breathless, innovative, intelligent... this is an extraordinary movie. To be seen at all costs! I remember when everybody applauded when the Nouvelle Vague freed the images, back in the 60s -well, this is the new Nouvelle Vague. This is not the triumph of the director, or the cameraman's, but of the editor. And still, this is not a boring "experimental" movie, but a sizzling political thriller which doesn't need spectacular stunts to keep you riveted to your seat. The actors are not well known, and to say the truth the acting does not matter much -it certainly matters less than the eyes of the voyeur/ organizer. Until the last seconds, the omnipresent "hero" is faceless. Welcome into the world of anonymous power!

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

4 April 2012 (France)

Also Known As:

Paris Under Watch

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Box Office

Budget:

EUR1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cercle, Le, Direct Cinéma, Lorette Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Color:

Color