@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.
In a post-apocalyptic world, the residents of an apartment above the butcher shop receive an occasional delicacy of meat, something that is in low supply. A young man new in town falls in love with the butcher's daughter, which causes conflicts in her family, who need the young man for other business-related purposes.
Quick Stats
7.3
TMDB Rating
1,654
Votes
1h 39m
Runtime
$4.0M
Budget
$1.8M
Box Office
45%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorJean-Pierre Jeunet
WriterGilles Adrien
CinematographyDarius Khondji
ComposerHervé Schneid
EditorHervé Schneid
Production DesignMiljen 'Kreka' Kljaković
Produced by
ConstellationHachette PremièreUGC
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
Dominique Pinon
Louison
Marie-Laure Dougnac
Julie Clapet
Jean-Claude Dreyfus
Clapet
Karin Viard
Mademoiselle Plusse
Ticky Holgado
Marcel Tapioca
P
Pascal Benezech
Tried to Escape
E
Edith Ker
Grandmother
Rufus
Robert Kube
Jacques Mathou
Roger Kube
Chick Ortega
Postman
Jean-François Perrier
Georges Interligator
Silvie Laguna
Aurore Interligator
Howard Vernon
Frog Man
Dominique Zardi
Taxi Driver
Anne-Marie Pisani
Madame Tapioca
