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2016-11-23 · 80 min · ★ 6.0

Science Fiction · Drama · Thriller

In a near future, the world order has changed. With its 10 millions of unemployed citizens, France has now become a poor country. Its people wavers between rebellion and resignation and find an outlet in the shape of TV broadcast ultra brutal fights in which the players are legally doped and unscrupulous.

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Directors
Jean-Patrick Benes
Production companies
Gaumont, Cinéfrance 1888, Albertine Productions
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ola RapaceOla RapaceArès
Micha LescotMicha LescotMyosotis
Ruth Vega FernandezRuth Vega FernandezAnna
Thierry HancisseThierry HancisseCoach
Hélène FillièresHélène FillièresAltman
Éva LallierÉva LallierAnouk
Louis-Do de LencquesaingLouis-Do de LencquesaingPDG Donevia
Élina SolomonÉlina SolomonMae
Yvon MartinYvon MartinTyro
Pierre PerrierPierre PerrierBoris
Émilie Gavois-KahnÉmilie Gavois-KahnCarla
Jo PrestiaJo PrestiaZito
Agnès AfriatAgnès AfriatPublicité
David MigeotDavid MigeotDG Donevia
Vincent ParisiVincent ParisiEugénique n°67
Philippe PaimblancPhilippe PaimblancChef du Board
Vincent DeniardVincent DeniardMastar
Nadir LouatibNadir LouatibJeune Arener
Olivier MerleOlivier MerleLa Masse

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