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Director Julia Ducournau breaks conventions and pushes boundaries with her visceral and uncompromising vision in ‘Titane’.
Through the fearless performances of Agathe Rousselle and Vincent Lindon, ‘Titane’ explores identity, desire and human connection in a powerful yet intimately human way.
Graphic and sensual images fused with dark social commentary create a singularly unique cinematic experience that deserves to be seen to be believed.
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Ducournau blends body horror, psychological thriller and introspective character study in a nightmarish dreamscape that delves deep into the subconscious.
Despite the controversy, the Cannes jury recognised the power of Titane as a work of true originality that alters what cinema can achieve. This kind of bravery is rare.
While not for the faint of heart, serious cinephiles will find much to admire in the way Ducournau transforms modern cinematic language through his unhinged and remorseless vision.
Memorably powerful and frankly unlike anything that has come before, Titane marks the arrival of an important directorial voice who pushes creative boundaries to their absolute limits.
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Titane made history as the first film to win the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, cementing Ducournau as a major directing talent.
It was nominated for several Lumieres Awards in France, the equivalent of the Golden Globes, winning Best Director.
Commercially, Titane found an audience willing to engage with its bold visions, grossing $2.1 million worldwide on a modest budget.