I Stand Alone

I Stand Alone

1998 · 89 min · FR · NR · 7.6 (457 votes)
Dir. Gaspar Noé · Starring Philippe Nahon, Blandine Lenoir, Frankie Pain, Martine Audrain, Zaven, Jean-François Rauger · Le Boucher Collection

In the bowels of France.

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After completing jail time for beating up a man who tried to seduce his mentally-handicapped teenage daughter, The Butcher wants to start life anew. He institutionalizes his daughter and moves to the Lille suburbs with his mistress, who promises him a new butcher shop. Learning that she lied, The Butcher returns to Paris to find his daughter.

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A raw, unflinching descent into pure rage. This film feels like a primal scream, a visceral exploration of hate and isolation. It's a brutal, unforgettable experience that leaves you shaken.

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