Climax

Following a lengthy rehearsal, a troupe of dancers gathers in a remote school building for an after-party. As the night progresses, their celebratory mood devolves into paranoia and chaos when they discover their drinks have been spiked with LSD. The once-unified group fragments into a nightmarish struggle for survival as inhibitions dissolve and primal instincts take over.

Gaspar Noé's 'Climax' is a polarizing and audacious cinematic experience that garnered significant attention for its visceral intensity and stylistic ambition. Critics were divided, with many praising its audacious filmmaking and unflinching portrayal of psychological disintegration, while others found it gratuitously shocking and narratively thin.

• Visually striking and audaciously directed, showcasing Noé's signature intense style.

• A descent into chaos that is both disturbing and mesmerizing, exploring themes of hedonism and societal breakdown.

• Divisive for its extreme content, but undeniably a powerful and unforgettable film.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's unique and intense atmosphere, with many commending its striking visuals and the uninhibited performances. However, some found the film's explicit nature and chaotic narrative to be overwhelming and unpleasant.

Won the Art Cinema Award at the Cannes Film Festival Directors' Fortnight.

The film's director, Gaspar Noé, used actual rehearsals and improvisational performances from the cast to generate much of the dialogue and choreography, giving the film a raw, authentic feel.