The film features a mix of established French stars and non-professional actors, a hallmark of Dumont's directing style. The Empire (2024) - Full cast & crew - IMDb

The Empire at Ciné Lumière - Institut Français · Royaume-Uni

by grounding them in the mundane reality of rural Northern France. Set in a quiet fishing village on the Opal Coast, the narrative explores an apocalyptic secret war between two extraterrestrial factions: the (forces of good) and the (forces of evil). Plot and Narrative Structure

The film juxtaposes mundane rural life with over-the-top space opera elements: Berlinale 2024 review: The Empire (Bruno Dumont)

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