Vidocq (2001) Rocqs!! You must go see it.
Fantastical Pitof (Digital effects on City of Lost Children and Alien Resurrection, this is his first directorial outing) film based on Eugene Vidocq, the father of modern criminal investigation. It does away with any pretence of historical reality, merely using the Paris revolt of 1830 as the backdrop for a supernatural detective story. It’s like Batman in frock coats.
Shot all on DV with interesting effects; false colour skies, distorted digital imaging, loads of filth and more badies in long black cloaks than you can shake a sword cane at. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since I saw it last night.
