Kino Lorber has secured the North American distribution rights for Bruno Dumont's latest film, 'The Empire,' a sci-fi satire featuring a talented cast including Anamaria Vartolomei, Camille Cottin, Lyna Khoudri, and Fabrice Luchini. The movie recently premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, where it received the prestigious Silver Bear Jury Prize. Following Dumont's acclaimed work on 'France,' 'The Empire' explores a unique narrative set in a serene fishing village in Northern France.
The storyline revolves around the birth of a special child, triggering a cosmic battle between extraterrestrial forces of good and evil, represented by One and Zero. This clash leads to an apocalyptic conflict on Earth, offering viewers a visually stunning and intellectually engaging cinematic experience.
