The Empire (2024)

02/21/2024Science Fiction, Comedy, Drama1h 50m
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Cosmic convergence.

Overview

In a quiet fishing village on northern France's Opal Coast, the birth of a peculiar child sparks a hidden war between extraterrestrial forces of good and evil.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Lyna Khoudri

    Line

  2. Cast 1

    Anamaria Vartolomei

    Jane

  3. Cast 1

    Camille Cottin

    La Reine

  4. Cast 1

    Fabrice Luchini

    Belzébuth

  5. Cast 1

    Brandon Vlieghe

    Jony

  6. Julien Manier

    Rudy

  7. Cast 1

    Bernard Pruvost

    Van der Weyden

  8. Cast 1

    Philippe Jore

    Carpentier

  9. Annie Tardivon

    Mère de Jony

When a film seeks to tackle such distinctive comedic forms as parody, satire or slapstick, the creators first need to make sure that what they’re hatching truly works. But, in the case of this latest offering from storied auteur Bruno Dumont, the mark is missed by a wide margin. This alleged take-off on classic space operas like the original “Star Wars” trilogy or “Spaceballs” (1987) simply doesn’t cut it, primarily because it just isn’t funny. Perhaps that’s due to the fact that the filmmaker doesn’t seem to be clear on the direction he wants the story to take or the tone with which it’s pres...

Status Released

Original LanguageFrench 

Budget$8,789,000.00

Revenue $1,293,747.00

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