Renaissance

"Paris 2054. Live forever or die trying"

2006 1h 45m FR

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 300

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Synopsis

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To find Ilona and unlock the secrets of her disappearance, Karas must plunge deep into the parallel worlds of corporate espionage, organized crime and genetic research - where the truth imprisons whoever finds it first and miracles can be bought but at a great price.

“Paris 2054. Live forever or die trying”

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Cast

Patrick Floersheim
Barthélémy Karas (voice)
Virginie Mery
Ilona Tasuiev (voice)
Laura Blanc
Bislane Tasuiev (voice)
Gabriel Le Doze
Paul Dellenbach (voice)
Marc Cassot
Jonas Muller (voice)
Bruno Choël
Pierre Amiel (voice)
Jérôme Pauwels
Dimitri (voice)
Marc Alfos
Nusrat Farfella (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Christian Volckman
Writers: Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte
Languages: French, English
Countries: France, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Belgium

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MONEY

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Earned back only 10% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: France, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Belgium.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nicholas Dodd. 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 Pascal Tosi 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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Patrick Floersheim and Virginie Mery and Laura Blanc carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Paris 2054. Live forever or die trying".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Christian Volckman directs. Nicholas Dodd scores. Pascal Tosi cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in France, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Belgium. Dialogue in French, English.

Trivia

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1Earned back only 10% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 20 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.
4International production across 4 countries: France, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Belgium.
5Original score by Nicholas Dodd. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Pascal Tosi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Patrick Floersheim and Virginie Mery and Laura Blanc carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Paris 2054. Live forever or die trying".
9IMDB entry: tt0386741 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 18 themes, including "future", "paris, france", "police", "identity".