Demonlover (2002)
Demonlover (2002)
DVDRip | MKV | 706x366 | x264 @ 1932 Kbps | 115 min | 1,92 Gb
Audio: English AC3 5.1 @ 448 Kbps | Subs: English, Spanish
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
DVDRip | MKV | 706x366 | x264 @ 1932 Kbps | 115 min | 1,92 Gb
Audio: English AC3 5.1 @ 448 Kbps | Subs: English, Spanish
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Director: Olivier Assayas
Writer: Olivier Assayas
Stars: Connie Nielsen, Gina Gershon, Chloë Sevigny
Diane works for a French firm bidding to purchase a Japanese animation outfit. Diane maliciously hatches a plot to take the job of her supervisor Karen. The plan succeeds, but then Diane faces problems when a competing American firm, represented by Elaine, becomes involved. Diane's assistant Elise remains loyal to Karen, and she frustrates Diane's every move. When it comes to light that the one of the concerned parties controls an Internet site which broadcasts actual torture, the plot thickens.
IMDB - 4 wins
Demonlover is in many ways an interesting movie. The French critics didn't like it, which is a reason on itself to go to see it (the French tend to praise their own stuff most of the time). So, that's what I did. And it leaves you unsettled just like Cronenberg's Crash. Same industrial 'cool' spaces, same underacted performances (Nielsen is brilliant) and all in all a plot that goes off track near the end. When you leave the theatre, you're not sure whether you've seen a good movie or not. So what is it about? Espionage, 3D Manga porn, control & controlled, torture (physically and mentally) and betrayal. The stunning visuals and the Sonic Youth score make it all worth the visit. Also check out Assayas' Irma Vep.
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Demonlover (2002)
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