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The Otherworld

"Bring your own labyrinth."

2013 1h 45m FR
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5.8
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★6.2TMDB · 5★5.8IMDB · 186
Documentary
Synopsis
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Hidden deep in the south of France, practically untouched by the modern age, is a place known by many as 'the Zone'. In this space, the supernatural is an everyday reality of life. Magic is everywhere. It is reason. It is currency. It is unquestionable fact. Prepare yourself for a journey into life on the other side of the mirror.

“Bring your own labyrinth.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Richard Stanley
Writers
Richard Stanley, Scarlett Amaris
Languages
English, French
Countries
France

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Richard Stanley, shot by Karim Hussain. 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 Simon Boswell. 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 Pat Tremblay 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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Richard Stanley and Uranie and Jean-Paul Dernier carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Bring your own labyrinth.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2395305 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Richard Stanley directs. Karim Hussain behind the camera. Simon Boswell scores. Pat Tremblay cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in English, French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 13 years ago.
  • 2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
  • 3Directed by Richard Stanley, shot by Karim Hussain. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Simon Boswell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Pat Tremblay shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Richard Stanley and Uranie and Jean-Paul Dernier carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "Bring your own labyrinth.".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt2395305 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Karim Hussain
Original score
Simon Boswell
Editing
Pat Tremblay
Sound
Karim Hussain
Runtime
105 min · 1h 45m
Status
Released
Original language
FR
IMDB rating
5.8/10 · 186 votes
MPAA
Not Rated

Awards

1 nomination

Also by

Richard Stanley

Trailers & featurettes

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Production companies

Who made it

  • ME

    Metaluna Productions

Key crew

  • Location ManagerAymeric Contat Desfontaines
  • ProducerCaroline Piras
  • ProducerJean-Pierre Putters
  • ProducerFabrice Lambot
  • Technical SupervisorJean-Marc Toussaint
  • EditorPat Tremblay
  • Assistant DirectorAymeric Contat Desfontaines
  • Online EditorAdrian Saywell
  • Sound EditorKarim Hussain
  • Sound RecordistNicolas Boyer
  • Associate ProducerRichard Stanley
  • Visual EffectsPat Tremblay
  • Sound MixerNicolas Boyer
  • Assistant CameraDave Decottignies
  • Sound DesignerKarim Hussain
  • Associate ProducerKarim Hussain
  • Associate ProducerSimon Boswell
  • Assistant CameraChloé Robert

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • esoteric
  • occult
  • magic land
  • ancient castle
  • mysterious orb
  • south of france

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2013-07-27

Also known as

International titles

  • The Other WorldGB

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