L'empire des loups (2005)

Director:

Chris Nahon

Writers:

Jean-Christophe Grangé (novel) and
Jean-Christophe Grangé (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

20 April 2005 (Belgium)

Genre:

Action | Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

If You Can't Remember Your Past...You Can't Save Your Future.

Plot:

When the young detective Paul Nerteaux finds the third slashed female corpse of illegal Turkish immigrants...

Plot Keywords:

Turkish Mafia | Turkey | Memory Loss | Based On Novel

Cast

Jean Reno	...	Jean-Louis Schiffer
Arly Jover	...	Anna Heymes
Jocelyn Quivrin	...	Paul Nerteaux
Laura Morante	...	Mathilde Urano
Philippe Bas	...	Laurent
David Kammenos	...	Azer
Didier Sauvegrain	...	Dr. Ackerman
Patrick Floersheim	...	Charlier
Etienne Chicot	...	Amien
Albert Dray	...	Le lieutenant
Vernon Dobtcheff	...	Kudseyi
Élodie Navarre	...	La fliquette
Philippe du Janerand	...	Le légiste
Corentin Koskas	...	L'interne
Jean-Pierre Martins	...	Professeur Ravi

Also Known As:

Empire of the Wolves (UK) (DVD title) (USA) (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated R for violent content and brief nudity.

Runtime:

France:128 min | Argentina:128 min

Country:

France

Language:

French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Germany:16 | USA:R | UK:15 | Singapore:NC-16 | Finland:K-15 | Portugal:M/16 | South Korea:18 | Argentina:16 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | France:-12

Filming Locations:

Cappadoccia, Turkey

Company:

Gaumont

Goofs:

Continuity: When Anna gets out of the shower and dresses, her bra is not clipped properly at the back, but when she goes to the door it is now clipped correctly.

Movie Connections:

Spoofs National Treasure (2004)

Soundtrack:

Kill Everything

Winning example of style over substance

Stylish and compelling mystery thriller along the lines of the CRIMSON RIVERS series, staring the consistently likable Jean Reno as a retired detective recruited back to assist a young Captain who is investigating a series of cruel murders of female Turkish immigrants which are suspected to involve a cadre of Turkish terrorists known as the Gray Wolves; meanwhile Arty Jover very well portrays a young amnesiac woman married to another police investigator who learns disturbing truths about her past – with both stories eventually merging in a thrilling climax that works despite some inherent preposterousness. Film is very well directed by Chris Nahon who lends a great deal of visual stylization to the storytelling; the storyline is somewhat convoluted but nonetheless becomes quite engrossing that the film works as an interesting and entertaining thriller, enhanced by impressive effects and an atmospheric musical sound design (five composers are credited). A winning example of style over substance, film is very enjoyable for the undiscriminating.