Ares

Set in a future where France has fallen into poverty and high unemployment, the story depicts a society divided between resignation and revolt. To distract the public, the authorities broadcast brutal, legal fights featuring athletes enhanced by drugs. Ares, a former soldier, struggles to survive in this environment. When his sister and her children need his help, he agrees to become a test subject for an experimental pharmaceutical drug to win his matches, leading to consequences that threaten the existing world order.

This science fiction thriller was directed by Jean-Patrick Benes, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Allan Mauduit and Benjamin Dupas. The film stars Ola Rapace in the lead role, supported by a cast that includes Micha Lescot, Ruth Vega Fernandez, Thierry Hancisse, Hélène Fillières, and Éva Lallier. Produced by Gaumont, Cinéfrance 1888, and Albertine Productions, the movie has a runtime of 80 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6/10 based on 357 votes.