L'Humanite
1999
The story of a simple, kindhearted police detective in a small town in Northern France, Bruno Dumont's controversial film is a stunning work of art. Pharaon De Winter (Emmanuel Schotte), a police detective, is overcome with such an extreme sense of good that it overwhelms him at times. He spends his days struggling to come to .. Read more
| Starring | Schotte. Emmanuel, Severine Caneele, Philippe Tullier |
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| Director | Bruno Dumont |
| Genres | Drama, World Cinema |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Nothing less than a masterpiece: haunting, disturbing and daring.
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One of the best films of the last ten years.
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Visually arresting, deeply moving.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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20 out of 23 people found this review helpful
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A Good Idea
which didn't work at all.....
incrediblely flawed, over done camera work,no insight into the characters,the police look like the 'keystone ... more -
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Magnificent drama
Definitely not for those with limited minds and that prefer the Top 10 garbage.
Dumont's drama is shocking, powerful and really a human horror. ... more -
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
A masterpiece of Modern Cinema
Not to all tastes but definately worth perservering with, particularly if you enjoy the work of Robert Bresson. A police chief in a small town in Northern ... more
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Disappointing
I am a fan of Dumont's work but this didn't work for me. Like La Vie de Jesus we are presented with life in a small town in North France as cold and ... more
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20 out of 23 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
A Good Idea
which didn't work at all.....
incrediblely flawed, over done camera work,no insight into the characters,the police look like the 'keystone ... more
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20 out of 23 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
A Good Idea
which didn't work at all.....
incrediblely flawed, over done camera work,no insight into the characters,the police look like the 'keystone ... more -
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Magnificent drama
Definitely not for those with limited minds and that prefer the Top 10 garbage.
Dumont's drama is shocking, powerful and really a human horror. ... more -
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
A masterpiece of Modern Cinema
Not to all tastes but definately worth perservering with, particularly if you enjoy the work of Robert Bresson. A police chief in a small town in Northern ... more
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Worth a watch
This is an unusual film. It is very slow paced and at times stands still but the underlying menace and superb acting of the main player and all the angst he ... more
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Just shoot me.
Dear god, I wish I could get back the time I spent watching this drivel. I watch all sorts of films and usually love anything experimental or controversial, ... more
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful
bit of an oddity
dont bother with this if you want entertainment.boring french drama with odd charatcters centralising around the policeman in charge of the hunt for a sex ... more
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Disappointing
I am a fan of Dumont's work but this didn't work for me. Like La Vie de Jesus we are presented with life in a small town in North France as cold and ... more
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Outstanding
1:The main character is borderline autistic.
2:He is gay.
3:He does not ever show emotion in public because of these 2 things.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Utter boring nonsense
Plenty of nudity and sex scenes but no plot, dull charactors and poor acting. I wouldn't recommend this waste of time to anyone.
Critics' reviews (3)
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Nothing less than a masterpiece: haunting, disturbing and daring.
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One of the best films of the last ten years.
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Visually arresting, deeply moving.
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