Following a series of unsolved robberies, the authorities decide to give carte blanche to commander Clara Damico to neutralize a particularly organized gang. Manual Makarov, a well-known figure in organized crime, is currently serving a sentence of twelve years in prison. Commander Damico promises him freedom in exchange for his cooperation. He refuses. There is no other solution, she is obliged to compel him by force.
Acting
Adjani's unhinged intensity carries the entire film.
Direction
Frank Henry's grimy Paris feels authentically oppressive.
Director
Frank Henry
Isabelle Adjani
Commandant Clara Damico
Éric Cantona
Manuel Makarov
Simon Abkarian
Jimi Weiss
Thierry Frémont
Inspecteur Serge Minot
Anne Consigny
Procureure Danielle Canetti
Linh-Dan Pham
Ahn
Slimane Dazi
Farid Boujima
Cyril Lecomte
Antoine Giudicelli
Jean-François Stévenin
Greg Leduc
Serge Riaboukine
Colonel Damico
Pierre Stévenin
Cyril Damico
Jacques Boudet
Jacques de Saint-Amont
Stéphane Ferrara
Kader Benassa
Paul Personne
Paul Personne
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cantona was a controversial choice — the footballer-turned-actor deliberately picked unlikable roles to escape his athlete persona.
The film flopped critically but gained cult status for Adjani's unhinged performance, often compared to her Possession era energy.
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