Climax 2

A troupe of dancers gather in a secluded building for a late-night rehearsal, fueled by sangria. As the night progresses and the alcohol flows, simmering tensions, paranoia, and artistic rivalries erupt into a chaotic and psychedelic descent into madness.

Gaspar Noé's "Climax 2" (often referred to simply as "Climax" as it is the first film) received a polarizing but generally positive critical reception. Reviewers often praised its audacious visual style, relentless energy, and provocative themes, while some found its explicit content and nihilistic outlook overwhelming or gratuitous.

• Praised for its visceral and immersive filmmaking style.

• Acknowledged for its unique and disturbing exploration of human behavior under duress.

• Criticized by some for its confrontational nature and explicit content.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's intense atmosphere and striking visuals, with many appreciating its bold artistic vision. However, some viewers found the film's disturbing themes and graphic nature to be excessive and difficult to watch.

Selected to the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

The film's opening was shot as a single, unbroken take lasting approximately 11 minutes, with the actors and dancers improvising their dialogue and movements.