Le film Under Paris fracasse des records sur Netflix et devient le plus vu de l’histoire du cinéma français

Un monstre sous Paris

Slicing Paris in half, the river Seine flows through the heart of French identity, past the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Académie Française, the centuries-old institution of letters that guards against the bastardization of the French language, leading a valiant resistance to American cultural expansion. In these sacrosanct waters and adjoining catacombs, a monster shark has been let loose by the director and co-writer of “Under Paris,” a mutated, self-replicating descendant of Jaws, that ultimate symbol of the stateside summer blockbuster. But this Netflix film is far from a capitulation to Hollywood; it’s actually a sly act of cinematic subversion.

Une victoire sur Netflix

The movie “Under Paris” has become the number one film on Netflix charts for two weeks straight, racking up more than 70 million views since its debut. According to the director, this film has become the most watched French film of all time, surpassing previous records. “Under Paris” functions on multiple levels as a cultural satire, an environmental call-to-arms, a proof of French technical proficiency, and as gory fun for the audience.

Un regard sur la création

The director explains that the film balances between satire and credible scares, using Hollywood’s cinematic language to subvert it. The decision to make a nihilistic ending and sacrificing heroic figures adds a unique twist to the story. The film also critiques human greed and environmental issues with a sharp satire of idealistic activists.

It’s a challenging task to balance action scenes with humor, but the film manages to find a middle ground. Having an Oscar-nominated actress in the cast also adds legitimacy to the project and elevates its credibility. The film’s success on Netflix has broken records, making it the most-watched French film in history.

Le futur du cinéma français

The director expresses his desire to continue making visually ambitious French cinema while maintaining creative freedom. The success of “Under Paris” has reinforced his conviction to stay true to the French vein of filmmaking, with potential collaborations in the future remaining open to Hollywood, provided creative freedom is guaranteed.

Source : www.hollywoodreporter.com