The Animal Kingdon - Club Allocine screening Q&A
2Paris, Le forum des Images, September 27, 2023
Our media team was present this evening at the private screening of The animal Kingdom organized as part of the Allociné club at the Forum des Images in Paris. The screening was followed by a fascinating Q&A with director Thomas Cailley, actor Romain Duris, Pierre Guyard (producer), Frédéric Lainé (special effects make-up artist) and Cyrille Bonjean (special effects supervisor). We invite you to relive this meeting with our 4K video.
The film The animal kingdom, written by Cailley and Pauline Munier, is a captivating tale set in a world plagued by mysterious mutations that transform humans into animals. The story follows François, played by the talented Romain Duris, who embarks on a mission to save his wife from this enigmatic condition. Accompanied by Émile, his 16-year-old son, the characters enter a nearby forest and embark on an adventure that promises to change the course of their lives forever.
The Animal Kingdom is Thomas Cailley's second feature following his award-winning debut, 2014's Fighters. This sci-fi film promises not only a captivating script, but also spectacular special effects that should amaze audiences. Production of the film, which began in May 2022, took place entirely in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, covering Landes, Dordogne and Gironde. With an estimated production cost of between 13 and 15 million euros, The animal kingdom received financial support from the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC).
Synopsis:
In a world plagued by a wave of mutations that are gradually transforming some humans into animals, François does everything in his power to save his wife, who has been affected by this mysterious phenomenon. As the region becomes populated by creatures of a new kind, he embarks Emile, their 16-year-old son, on a quest that will change their lives forever.
The Animal Kingdom
Directed by Thomas Cailley
Written by Thomas Cailley, Pauline Munier
Produced by Pierre Guyard
Starring Romain Duris, Paul Kircher, Adèle Exarchopoulos
Cinematography: David Cailley
Editing: Lilian Corbeille
Music: Andrea Laszlo De Simone
Production company: Nord-Ouest Films
Distributed by StudioCanal (France)
Release dates: May 17, 2023 (Cannes), October 4, 2023 (France)
Running time: 130 minutes