@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.
Professor Calculus's friend develops a blue-skinned orange that can grow on any kind of land and survive harsh weather (in the manner of Lue Gim Gong) and therefore solve world hunger. The Professor and his friends, however, run afoul of gangsters who also covet the fruit. The adventure takes them from their home in Marlinspike Hall (Moulinsart), a fictional mansion that is presumably in Belgium, to Spain, where Calculus and another scientist are kidnapped.
Quick Stats
5.1
TMDB Rating
107
Votes
1h 45m
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Key Crew
DirectorPhilippe Condroyer
WriterAndré Barret
CinematographyJean Badal
ComposerAntoine Duhamel
Produced by
APCProcusaRodas P.C.
Where to Watch
Streaming
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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
Jean-Pierre Talbot
Tintin
Jean Bouise
Capitaine Haddock
Félix Fernández
Professeur Tournesol
J
Jenny Orléans
Bianca Castafiore
Ángel Álvarez
Professeur Zalamea
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Franky François
Dupond
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André Marié
Dupont
Pedro Mari Sánchez
Pablito
Max Elloy
Nestor
