French director Cédric Jimenez, known for his hits BAC Nord and Novembre, returns with Chien 51, an adaptation of the novel by Laurent Gaudé. This sci-ficrime thriller is set in a futuristic Paris fractured into social zones and dominated by artificial intelligence. The cast includes Gilles Lellouche, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Louis Garrel, Romain Duris and Valeria Bruni Tedeschi.
The first trailer reveals a dystopian Paris, controlled by the artificial intelligence ALMA, where two policemen from opposite backgrounds must unite to solve a murder that upsets the established order.
Chien 51 will be released in cinemas from October 15, 2025.
Synopsis: In the near future, Paris has been divided into three zones separating social classes. The artificial intelligence ALMA has revolutionized police work, until its inventor is murdered. Salia and Zem, two radically different investigators, are forced to work together to solve the case.
The film features a wide range of well-known actors: Gilles Lellouche, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Louis Garrel, Romain Duris, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Artus, Stéphane Bak, and rapper Lala &ce. Original music by Thomas Bangalter, former member of the Daft Punk duo. Produced by Hugo Sélignac (Chi-Fou-Mi Productions / Mediawan), the film is based on a screenplay co-written by Cédric Jimenez and Olivier Demangel.
Based on the novel by Laurent Gaudé, Chien 51 explores a future society marked by social inequality and technological control. Drawing on the codes of thrillers and detective films, the plot tackles topical themes such as surveillance, the role of artificial intelligence and social fractures. Its universe is reminiscent of classics such as Blade Runner or Les Fils de l'homme, transposed to a French context.
Chien 51 should appeal not only to fans of dystopian tales and futuristic cinema, but also to those who enjoy thrillers with a social dimension. Those who enjoyed films such as Steven Spielberg's Minority Report or Neill Blomkamp's District 9 may find a similar atmosphere. Fans of Cédric Jimenez's previous films, notably BAC Nord and Novembre, should also be in for a treat.
Presented out of competition at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, Chien 51 promises to be one of the most eagerly awaited French films of 2025. Combining science fiction and thriller, it confirms Cédric Jimenez's ambition to offer a popular and demanding cinema, supported by a first-rate cast and great visual ambition.
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