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Prey

2011 1h 30m FR
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5.2
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★5.2TMDB · 36★5.2IMDB · 1,049
AdventureDramaHorrorMysteryThriller
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One night, several deer hurl themselves unexpectedly against the electric fence of a farm. Seeing deep signs of biting on the animals’ bodies, the farm owners realise that a predator is roaming about the neighbouring woods. Having determined to hunt it down, the farmer and his family penetrate deep into the surrounding forest. They look with bewilderment at the dying environment ravaged by a mysterious evil force. As the sun slowly sinks away, howling resounds through the forest. The hunters have become prey...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Antoine Blossier
Writers
Antoine Blossier
Languages
French
Countries
Belgium, 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 15 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Antoine Blossier, shot by Pierre Aïm. 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 Romaric Laurence. 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 Nicolas Sarkissian 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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Bérénice Bejo and Grégoire Colin and Isabelle Renauld carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Antoine Blossier directs. Pierre Aïm behind the camera. Romaric Laurence scores. Nicolas Sarkissian cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 15 years ago.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
  • 4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 5Directed by Antoine Blossier, shot by Pierre Aïm. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 6Original score by Romaric Laurence. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 7Editor Nicolas Sarkissian shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 8Bérénice Bejo and Grégoire Colin and Isabelle Renauld carry the top of the cast.
  • 9IMDB entry: tt0907305 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 10Only 36 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Pierre Aïm
Original score
Romaric Laurence
Editing
Nicolas Sarkissian
Production design
Bettina von den Steinen
Costume design
Agnès Beziers
Makeup / hair
Betty Beauchamp
Runtime
90 min · 1h 30m
Status
Released
Original language
FR
Certification (US)
16
IMDB rating
5.2/10 · 1,049 votes
MPAA
Not Rated

Awards

1 nomination

Also by

Antoine Blossier

Production companies

Who made it

  • QU

    Quasar Pictures

Key crew

  • ProducerJean-Marie Delbary
  • Co-ProducerChristophe Mazodier
  • Executive ProducerOlivier Oursel
  • EditorNicolas Sarkissian
  • Production DesignBettina von den Steinen
  • Art DirectionBenoît Bechet
  • Art DirectionOlivier Raoux
  • Set DecorationSébastien Monteux-Halleur
  • Costume DesignAgnès Beziers
  • Key Makeup ArtistBetty Beauchamp
  • Special Effects Makeup ArtistChristophe Chabenet
  • Special Effects Makeup ArtistSylvie Ferry
  • Special Effects Makeup ArtistCyril Hipaux
  • Makeup Department HeadFlore Masson
  • ADR SupervisorNicolas d'Halluin
  • ADR MixerPascal Dedeye
  • Sound EditorSerge Rouquairol
  • ADR MixerJérôme Wiciak

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • wild boar
  • forest
  • woods

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Physical2011-09-2316

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International titles

  • ProieFR

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