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Dante 01
Deep space, at the edge of the galaxy. The future. A new prisoner arrives on top security prison ship and psychiatric research unit Dante 01. Sole survivor of an encounter with an alien force, Saint-Georges is a man possessed by inner demons, caught up in the battle to control the monstrous power within him. It's a power that will infect the other highly dangerous occupants of Dante 01, gaolors and prisoners alike, unleashing a violent rebellion that turns this terrifying, labyrinthine world upside down. In the otherworldly hell of the ship's depths, through danger and redemption, each must journey to his very limits... each must confront his own Dragon.
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Plot Summary
In the year 2707, Saint-Jean, a prisoner with a dark past, is sent to Dante 01, a space station prison designed for dangerous criminals. He is tasked with participating in a scientific experiment involving telepathic individuals, which involves working with experimental, potentially dangerous drugs. As the experiment progresses, Saint-Jean begins to experience visions and hallucinations, blurring the line between reality and his own tortured memories.
Critical Reception
Dante 01 received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its ambitious visual style and dark atmosphere, many found the plot convoluted and underdeveloped. The film's reliance on abstract concepts and psychological horror did not resonate with a broad audience, leading to its limited commercial success and generally lukewarm reviews.
What Reviewers Say
Visually striking with a dark, claustrophobic atmosphere.
Plot is often confusing and fails to fully explore its ambitious themes.
Performance from Lambert Wilson is a highlight, but cannot save the muddled narrative.
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Fun Fact
The film's director, Marc Caro, previously co-directed the cult sci-fi classic 'The City of Lost Children'.
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