An archaeologist, a journalist, and a jail cell in South America—what could go right?
An archaeologist who has been charged with bringing a pre-Columbian statue back to France meets a journalist during a stay in the jails of South American revolutionaries.
Acting
Doutey and Servier's jail cell banter carries the whole thing.
Director
Michel Lang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Michel Lang was primarily known for television work; this remains one of his few feature-length efforts.
The film quietly satirizes French cultural imperialism—stealing artifacts while literally imprisoned by revolutionary forces.
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