Vidocq (2001)
Release Year: 2001
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Dark Portals: The Chronicles of Vidocq
Director: Pitof
Writer: Eugène-François Vidocq, Jean-Christophe Grangé, Pitof
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Lionsgate, RF2K Productions, StudioCanal, TF1 Films Production
Genre: Action, Fantasy Film, Horror Film, Mystery, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Film, Thriller
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: alchemist, alchemy, delinquent, detective, eternal youth, investigation, steampunk, virgin
Story
In Paris, 1830, renowned detective Vidocq disappears while battling the Alchemist, a mysterious assassin he has been pursuing for months. His young biographer, Etienne Boisset, decides to avenge Vidocq's death and continues the investigation.
Summary
Vidocq (2001) is a French film directed by Pitof, set in Paris during the early 19th century. The movie combines elements of action, fantasy, horror, mystery, science fiction, and thriller genres, with themes revolving around eternal youth, alchemy, and vengeance. It stars Gérard Depardieu as Vidocq and Alain Souchon as Etienne Boisset.
