Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) ( Le pacte des loups ) ( Lupus dei - Le pacte des loups )

Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Original Title: Le pacte des loups
Alternate Title: Lupus dei - Le pacte des loups
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Ceasar Awards
European Film Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Dolby Linear PCM )
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Dolby Digital 7.1 )
German ( DTS 5.1 )
German ( DTS-HD Master Audio )
German ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
151 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Commentary
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Uncut
Remastered

Movie filmed in 2001 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )

Directed By:
Christophe Gans

Written By:
Stéphane Cabel

Actors:
Samuel Le Bihan ..... Grégoire de Fronsac
Vincent Cassel ..... Jean-François
Émilie Dequenne ..... Marianne
Monica Bellucci ..... Sylvia
Jérémie Renier ..... Thomas d'Apcher
Mark Dacascos ..... Mani
Jean Yanne ..... Comte de Morangias
Jean-François Stévenin ..... Sardis
Jacques Perrin ..... Thomas Agé
Johan Leysen ..... Beauterne
Bernard Farcy ..... Laffont
Edith Scob ..... Mme de Morangias
Hans Meyer ..... Marquis d'Apcher
Virginie Darmon ..... La Bavarde
Philippe Nahon ..... Jean Chastel

Synopsis:

The story set in a remote village somewhere in 18th century France, finds the protagonist and his companion coming upon an old man and his daughter apparently being chased and beaten by a group of men. The companion saves the pair and sends them on their way. The hero of the story is a French noble, a scientist, a soldier. We later discover the companion is an American Indian whos now the blood brother of the Frenchman. The village that they are visiting has been besieged by a ferocious beast which preys only on the human population of the village. Throughout the story references are made to wolves, but the French scientist maintains that the beast they search for is not a wolf. The tension is built up with a bizarre cast of characters least of which is the old man and daughter from the beginning of the film. A surreal setting in a superstitious era, complete with accusations of witchcraft, supernatural beings such as werewolves, and the ever ominous presence of the Roman Catholic Church adds to the eerie feeling of the story. Suspicions, accusations and blame are mixed with just enough plot twists to keep the audience thoroughly engrossed and the action scenes are superlative. The ending was not what I expected, nor was it particularly to my liking, but the movie as a wholenot only do I recommend it, Ill watch it again!

In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan province to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 30 July, 2024.