The Empire
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Short description
A fishing village on the Opal Coast of northern France becomes the secret battleground for opposing extraterrestrial forces. The arrival of a newborn child, born to a separated couple, triggers a conflict between these alien clans as they fight for control over the infant, who is destined for an extraordinary fate. While these interplanetary powers engage in a violent struggle, the events unfold alongside the mundane lives of the local residents.
Written and directed by Bruno Dumont, the film follows his previous work, France, and precedes Red Rocks. The movie is a co-production between Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and France, featuring a cast that includes Lyna Khoudri, Anamaria Vartolomei, Camille Cottin, and Fabrice Luchini.
Produced with a budget of 9 million USD, the film earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has received mixed feedback from viewers, holding a rating of 5.2/10 on IMDb based on 1,600 votes and a 4.9/10 on TMDB from 104 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- Initially, it was assumed that Adèle Exarchopoulos would star in the film, but she quarreled with director and screenwriter Bruno Dumont and left the project.
- Lili-Rose Depp, Adèle Exarchopoulos, and Virginie Efira were initially considered for the project, but they eventually left: Exarchopoulos due to a disagreement with the director, and Depp and Efira due to delays in filming. They were replaced by Lina Kudri, Anamaria Vartolomei, and Camille Cottin, respectively.
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