Cast
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Louis Garrel
as Maxime
Camille Cottin
as Céline
Aleksandr Kuznetsov
as Vlad
Naidra Ayadi
as Soumeya
Ina Marija Bartaitė
as Nika
Jean Le Peltier
as Romain
Jean Michelangeli
as Thomas
Léo Lévy
as Paul
Edwin Gaffney
as Johnson
Wilfried Ranaivo
as Burak
Lukas De Wolf
as Benni
Grégoire Colin
as Le chef de corps
Lucie Debay
as Lucie
Vladimir Ignat
as Akos
Simona Trocan
as Simona
Crew
Director
- Rachel Lang
Producer
- Benoît Roland
- Jérémy Forni
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Our Men examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Rachel Lang 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 2021, 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 Our Men took approximately 15 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 106 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 162 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
- The musical score contains over 59 unique compositions.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 2021, when this film is released:
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 6, 2021
- Runtime: 1h 46m
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