Cast
View AllGilbert Turp
as Marc-André Létourneau
Catherine Florent
as Mirah
Leonardo Fuica
as Urshanabi / Huwawa
Stéphane Demers
as Louis-Philippe
Emmanuel Auger
as Homme en noir barbichette
Dominic Darceuil
as Homme en noir albinos
Marilyse Bourke
as Chantal
Christiane Pasquier
as Marthe
Robert Lavoie
as Robert
Édith Cochrane
as Julie
Deepak Massand
as Ziusudra
Patrick Masbourian
as Endukagga
Ivan Freud
as Fourbe Mésopotamie 1
Taoufik
as Fourbe Mésopotamie 2
Cindy Busby
as Femme line-up
Crew
Director
- Demian Fuica
Writer
- Demian Fuica
Producer
- Benoît Lavallée
- Stéphane Lépine
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This Drama/Horror/Comedy film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. La dernière incarnation presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director Demian Fuica 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 character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2005, 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 La dernière incarnation took approximately 4 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 92 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 128 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 2287 individual shots.
- The screenplay went through 10 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 6 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 2005, when this film is released:
- The September 11 attacks changed global security and politics.
- Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: August 12, 2005
- Runtime: 1h 32m