Black Box

2005 1h 30m FR

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5.5

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★5.5TMDB · 106

MysteryThriller

Synopsis

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An accident survivor wakes from a coma and confronts old, uncomfortable memories.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

José Garcia
Arthur Seligman
Marion Cotillard
Isabelle/Alice
Michel Duchaussoy
le père d'Arthur
Bernard Le Coq
Walcott / Granger
Marilou Berry
Réceptionniste Hopital
Héléna Noguerra
Soraya
Alexandre Donders
Le patron du café
Arnaud Maillard
Le petit ami de Koskas

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Richard Berry
Writers: Eric Assous, Richard Berry, Tonino Benacquista
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Richard Berry, shot by Thomas Hardmeier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nathaniel Méchaly. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Lisa Pfeiffer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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José Garcia and Marion Cotillard and Michel Duchaussoy carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0414879 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Richard Berry directs. Thomas Hardmeier behind the camera. Nathaniel Méchaly scores. Lisa Pfeiffer cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 21 years ago.
3Directed by Richard Berry, shot by Thomas Hardmeier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Nathaniel Méchaly. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Lisa Pfeiffer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6José Garcia and Marion Cotillard and Michel Duchaussoy carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0414879 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.