@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Based on the novel 'Evolution Man' by Roy Lewis, this tells the story about the first man - young Edward - to descend from apes. Edward is ejected by his tribe, but is very resourceful. He learns to walk, discovers fire, manages to hunt - and we follow him as he evolves. He has a generous nature, and search for true humanity - a world where we don't eat our fathers.
Quick Stats
5.3
TMDB Rating
365
Votes
1h 31m
Runtime
$37.6M
Budget
$16.3M
Box Office
43%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorJamel Debbouze
WriterFrédéric Fougea
ComposerLaurent Perez del Mar
EditorDorian Rigal-Ansous
Produced by
BoréalesPathéKissfilmsM6 FilmsCattleyauFilm
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Jamel Debbouze
Edouard (voice)
Arié Elmaleh
Ian (voice)
Mélissa Theuriau
Lucie (voice)
Patrice Thibaud
Vladimir / Sergey (voice)
Christian Hecq
Simeon (voice)
Diouc Koma
Vania
Adrien Antoine
Vania (voice)
Georgette Kala-Lobé
La sorcière
Nathalie Homs
La sorcière (voice)
Youssef Hajdi
Marcel (voice)
Johanna Hilaire
Gudule (voice)
Dorothée Pousséo
Myrtille (voice)
Charlotte Des Georges
Fleura / Victoire (voice)
Enzo Ratsito
Diego (voice)
Cyril Casmèze
Hubert (voice)
