Cortex

2008 1h 45m FR

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 46

Thriller

Synopsis

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Trapped in an old folks home where people keep going missing, an ex-cop must overcome his Alzheimers to find out who is killing people in this jigsaw thriller.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

André Dussollier
Charles Boyer
Marthe Keller
Carole Rothmann
Julien Boisselier
Thomas
Pascal Elbé
Docteur Chenot
Chantal Neuwirth
Francine
Claire Nebout
Sandra
Laure Salama
Diane
Aurore Clément
Marie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nicolas Boukhrief
Writers: Frédérique Moreau, Nicolas Boukhrief
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nicolas Boukhrief, shot by Dominique Colin. 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 Nicolas Baby. 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 Lydia Decobert shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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André Dussollier and Marthe Keller and Julien Boisselier carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0996925 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 46 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Nicolas Boukhrief directs. Dominique Colin behind the camera. Nicolas Baby scores. Lydia Decobert cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 18 years ago.
2Directed by Nicolas Boukhrief, shot by Dominique Colin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Nicolas Baby. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Lydia Decobert shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5André Dussollier and Marthe Keller and Julien Boisselier carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0996925 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 46 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.