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April 1988, Ouvéa Island, New Caledonia. 30 gendarmes are taken hostage by a group of Kanak freedom fighters. 300 soldiers are sent from France to re-establish order. 2 men confront each other: Philippe Legorjus, chief of the terrorist squad, and Alphonse Dianou, head of the kidnappers. Through their shared values, they will attempt to make discussion triumph. But, in the middle of a presidential election, when the stakes are political, order isn't always dictated by morality. A violent and troubling epic that marks the return of Mathieu Kassovitz in front and behind the camera.
In 1982, a Prague painter and his wife are targeted by the secret police for their perceived anti-government sentiments. Their lives become a Kafkaesque nightmare as they are subjected to harassment, surveillance, and psychological torture. The film explores themes of individual resistance against an oppressive regime and the devastating personal cost of dissent.
Rebellion received critical acclaim for its powerful portrayal of oppression and its strong performances. Critics lauded its atmospheric tension and the lead actors' compelling portrayals of individuals caught in the grip of a totalitarian state. The film was recognized for its unflinching look at the psychological toll of living under constant fear and surveillance.
Praised for its intense atmosphere and psychological depth.
Karel Roden delivers a standout performance as a man under siege.
A harrowing depiction of life under an oppressive regime.
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The film was shot on location in Prague, utilizing authentic settings to enhance its depiction of the era.
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Matthieu Kassovitz, who made a big splash with his 1995 film La Haine, returns with a new film based on a real event that took place in 1988 in New Caledonia, France’s overseas territory in the Pacific. Gendarmerie chief Philippe Legorjus i...