Furia


1h 39m 1999

Brief Synopsis

In a desert town, sometime in the future, a repressive government regime restricts all forms of artistic expression. At night, Theo breaks the law, risking torture and death, to paint his work on public spaces. But when his lover Elia is arrested for committing the same crime, Theo allows himself to

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1999
Production Company
France 2 Cinéma; Le Studio Canal Plus; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Bac Films Distribution; Entertainment One
Location
Morocco

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m

Synopsis

In a desert town, sometime in the future, a repressive government regime restricts all forms of artistic expression. At night, Theo breaks the law, risking torture and death, to paint his work on public spaces. But when his lover Elia is arrested for committing the same crime, Theo allows himself to be captured hoping to somehow be reunited with her.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1999
Production Company
France 2 Cinéma; Le Studio Canal Plus; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Bac Films Distribution; Entertainment One
Location
Morocco

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States April 2000

Released in United States June 1999

Released in United States on Video September 25, 2007

Shown at Avignon/New York Film Festival (in competition) in New York City (French Institute) April 24-30, 2000.

Shown at French-American Film Workshop (in competition) in Avignon, France June 23-27, 1999.

Feature directorial debut for 20-year-old Alexandre Aja.

Released in United States April 2000 (Shown at Avignon/New York Film Festival (in competition) in New York City (French Institute) April 24-30, 2000.)

Released in United States June 1999 (Shown at French-American Film Workshop (in competition) in Avignon, France June 23-27, 1999.)

Released in United States on Video September 25, 2007