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.
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The film knows its strengths and plays to them honestly. Visual style and pacing are in sync; you never feel you're watching different films stitched together.
Worth watching for the solidly executed sequences and overall energy. The plot doesn't reach for revelation — but it doesn't get in the way.
For those who want to switch off and get an adrenaline dose without complications.
Director: Mathieu Kassovitz
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: With food and a good mood. Perfect for a Friday or weekend evening with company.
Mathieu Kassovitz
Philippe Legorjus
Iabe Lapacas
Alphonse Dianou
Malik Zidi
JP Perrot
Alexandre Steiger
Jean Bianconi
Daniel Martin
Bernard Pons
Philippe Torreton
Christian Prouteau
Sylvie Testud
Chantal Legorjus
Jean-Philippe Puymartin
Général de Gendarmerie Jérôme
Steeve Une
Samy
Patrick Fierry
Colonel de l'armée Dubut
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