Cast
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Vincent Dedienne
as Eliott
Catherine Deneuve
as Chantal de Bellabre
Alice Belaïdi
as Albertine
Jonathan Cohen
as Raspaillès _ (Lieutenant-colonel François-Yves Raspaillès)
Stéphan Beauregard
as L'Otopi Québécois
Jonas Dinal
as Yaguati
Guillaume Duhesme
as Yannick
François-Xavier Phan
as Fils Wong
Christopher Payet
as Jean-Jacques
David Erudel
as Emilio
François Carcel
as Ignace
Luca Besse
as Fabrice
Lucas Dijoux
as Francis
Olivier Bonjour
as Werner Humboldt
Patrick Descamps
as Conrad Saint-Gil
Crew
Director
- David Caviglioli
- Hugo Benamozig
Writer
- David Caviglioli
- Hugo Benamozig
Producer
- Léonard Glowinski
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Terrible Jungle represents a fascinating example of Comedy/Adventure cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director David Caviglioli 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 2020, 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 Terrible Jungle took approximately 27 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 91 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 144 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 33 unique compositions.
- The screenplay went through 12 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The costume department created over 297 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 2020, when this film is released:
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: July 29, 2020
- Runtime: 1h 31m