Vidocq (2001)
- Directed by
- Pitof
- Genre
- fantasy film, science fiction film, drama film, horror film, crime film, thriller film
- Country
- France
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 6.0 of 10 from 585 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
In 19th century France, the real-life criminal turned police detective Eugene Francois Vidocq investigates a supernatural serial killer. The film follows his pursuit through a dark, steampunk-inspired world.
mysteriousdarksteampunkgrittysuspensefulgothicstylized
What happens
Vidocq (North American DVD title: Dark Portals: The Chronicles of Vidocq) is a 2001 mystery film, directed by Pitof, starring Gérard Depardieu as historical figure Eugène François Vidocq pursuing a supernatural serial killer. The film's style has been likened to steampunk. It is notable as being the first major fantasy film to be released that was shot entirely with digital cinematography, using a Sony HDW-F900 CineAlta camera. According to the Guinness World Records, Vidocq is the first full length feature filmed in digital high resolution. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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