On an observatory set high on a mountain, astronomers make a stunning discovery somewhere out in the galaxy. A flying object in the depths of the cosmos is showing signs of life, emitting an intelligent signal. The UFO has just landed on Earth somewhere in the midst of a rainforest. Margot, the enthusiastic young woman heading up the research team, decides to go to the spot and check out this phenomenon. Meanwhile Edouard, our hero, studies the flora and fauna of the tree tops in the rainforest. He perches on an enormous net that stretches over the still pure, unadulterated forest that spreads out beneath him. He discovers a naked little twelve-year old girl seated on the net. He covers her with a broad banana leaf and asks where she comes from. She quickly replies, in perfect French 'from another world'.
Acting
Belmondo at 67 still doing his own stunts in the canopy
Production
Actual Venezuelan rainforest locations, no green screen nonsense
Costume
Arielle Dombasle's astronomer-chic vs. Belmondo's sweaty explorer gear
Director
Philippe de Broca
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Belmondo insisted on doing his own net-swinging stunts despite being 67 and having recently recovered from a stroke. Absolute legend behavior.
This was de Broca's final film—he'd directed Belmondo in five movies over four decades, ending their partnership with this gentle sci-fi farewell.
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