Dean
Ad Vitam is a well-made French action thriller that succeeds in its technical execution but stumbles with its core narrative. Guillaume Canet delivers a raw, believable performance as Franck, and the opening home invasion sequence is genuin...
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Ad Vitam
2025
Movie
97 min
French
When he and his pregnant wife are attacked in their home, a former elite agent becomes trapped in a deadly manhunt tied to his own painful past.
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Director: N/A•Genres: Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery
Plot Summary
Ad Vitam is a speculative near-future drama exploring humanity's quest for immortality through advanced technological means. The narrative follows a diverse group of individuals grappling with the ethical and existential implications of a revolutionary procedure that promises eternal life. As they navigate the promises and perils of this new frontier, they confront their deepest fears, desires, and the very definition of what it means to be human. The series delves into the societal shifts and personal sacrifices that arise when the boundaries of life and death are fundamentally challenged.
Critical Reception
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Awards & Accolades
None notable (Release date in 2025)
Fun Fact
The development of Ad Vitam has reportedly involved consultations with leading bioethicists and futurists to ensure a grounded and thought-provoking exploration of its core themes.
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"Ad Vitam" follows in the footsteps of many, many other French action crime thrillers but somehow doesn't quite pull it off. The story that occurs briefly in the opening scenes of the film and the final third are what you might expect. F...