A young man, a researcher in ancient languages, begins to receive strange radio messages in a language only he knows. The messages ask him for very bizarre missions. Eventually, he understands that he's just a pawn in an intergalactic game, and that the fate of Earth depends on him.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
26 people
Philippe Volter
Stéphane
Known for
The Double Life of Véronique
Three Colors: Blue
Christophe Bourseiller
Fabien
Known for
P.R.O.F.S.
The Married Woman
Nathalie Roussel
Brigitte
Known for
Inside
My Father's Glory
Roland Giraud
L'expert
Known for
Three Men and a Cradle
Gramps Is in the Resistance
Maaike Jansen
La psychanalyste
Known for
Shooting Stars
Marcel Maréchal
L'homme du parking
Known for
Fanfan
I... for Icarus
Arlette Thomas
La concierge
Known for
Ulysses 31
Tarzoon: Shame of the Jungle!
Michel Lengliney
Le médecin
Denise Guillard
L'infirmière
No other roles listed
Daniel Schropfer
Le chauffeur du taxi
Also in
Ctin!
No Rest for the Brave
Jean-Pierre Vincent
L'autre chauffeur
Also in
Les Sabots à bascule
The French Calvinists
Daniel Milgram
Le patron du bar
Known for
Femme Fatale
Pierre Jolivet Director · Serge Perathoner Composer Jannick Top Composer
First release December 31, 1990 · Produced in France
Production
France
Produced in
Languages
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
Italy · December 31, 1990
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
More from Pierre Jolivet
Other films they directed, best known first.
If you liked Simple mortel
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
