Netflix continues to hit hard with its original productions, and this time, it's a French thriller, which is establishing itself as a true global phenomenon. In just 48 hours after its release, this thrilling feature film rose to first place among the most viewed films in 69 countries.
Released on Friday January 10, 2025, the new film To Life quickly captivated the platform's subscribers, confirming the craze for French productions on Netflix. Directed by Rodolphe Laugaknown for his films I want you neither et Love situation: it's complicated, this thriller also marks the first collaboration between Guillaume Canet and the streaming giant.
From its first day, the film was already ranked number 1 In 38 paysincluding France, Belgium, Italy and South Africa. In less than two days, this success extended to 69 paysincluding major markets such as UNITED STATES, Hong Kong et Germanyaccording to data from Flixpatrol.
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A gripping plot carried by a choice cast
In To Life Guillaume Canet plays Franck Lazarev, a former member of the GIGN faced with an emergency situation. His eight-month pregnant wife was kidnapped by mysterious kidnappers. But what initially seems a personal matter will quickly reveal much broader implications, touching even the highest echelons of the state.
The film, lasting 1h35brings together an impressive cast, with Nassim Lyes (already seen in Under the Seine), Stéphane Caillard (Flo), Zita Hanrot (Heart plan, School life) et Alexis Manenti (Les Miserables, A Devoted Friend). Here is the official synopsis of the film: “After escaping a murder attempt, Franck Lazarev must find his wife Leo kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men. He is caught up in his past and plunged into a state affair that is beyond his control.”
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Intense behind the scenes for Guillaume Canet
To prepare for his role, Guillaume Canet did not hesitate to confront significant physical and psychological challenges. The actor, also co-writer of the film, told Allocinated: “I went to work at GIGN to prepare the rappelling sequences, This is something I had never done before and I had to confront myself with my fear of heights. A real trauma for me… (…) I was taught to disconnect my brain to eliminate fear and only be in action. I found it enjoyable and fascinating.”
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One of the film's notable sequences shows Guillaume Canet performing a spectacular fall from more than 80 meters from the Campanile of the Sacré-Cœur. To achieve this level of realism, the actor underwent intensive preparation. “Weight training, boxing, cardio, etc.: Denis Zhukovformer weightlifting champion, made me miserable every day for 3 months!” he confided. So if you didn't know what to watch tonight, you know what you have to do!
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