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Summary
A man confronts his past during an experiment that attempts to find a solution to the problems of a post-apocalyptic world caused by a world war.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Drop-in friendly
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
- You want fast pacing
- You want to half-watch while scrolling
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 90Audiences 87GoodWatch 87
Tomatometer90%
Audience score93%
Letterboxd · 170 K ratings4.3/5
IMDb8.2
Reach
Streams in 122 countries, rent or buy in 4 more
+112Released
1962
February 16, 1962
64 years ago
Genres
DramaRomanceScience FictionLanguage
French
Original language
Made in
- France
Rated
- NRUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Chris Marker Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography
Production · 1
- Anatole Dauman Producer
Camera · 1
- Jean Chiabaut Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Jean Ravel Editor
Sound · 1
- Trevor Duncan Original Music Composer
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