Cast
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Patrick Fontana
as The Narrator / Stan
Clotilde Courau
as Pearl / The Journalist
Féodor Atkine
as Olbek, the psychiatrist
Serge Blumental
as Léon / The commissioner
Manuel Blanc
as Junk
Jean-Michel Fête
as Eric
Élodie Mennegand
as Elodie
Jean Barat
as Un infirmier
Serge Touaty
as Un infirmier
Frédéric Pellegeay
as Le gardien
Hélène Rollès
as Fille 1
Mélanie Guth
as Fille 2
Emmanuel Prévost
as DJ
Régis Viogeat
as DJ
Vanessa Bettane
as Présentatrice
Crew
Director
- Olivier Megaton
Writer
- Olivier Megaton
Producer
- Emmanuel Prévost
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, Exit explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Olivier Megaton brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2000, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Exit took approximately 15 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $1.0 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 110 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 132 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 3 weeks before filming began.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 8 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 2000, when this film is released:
- Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
- Social media platforms were beginning to transform communication.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: July 12, 2000
- Runtime: 1h 50m
- Budget: $1,000,000