Le Dernier Combat (1984)
Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins
Synopsis: Director Luc Besson's (THE FIFTH ELEMENT, LEON: THE PROFESSIONAL) first feature tells the tale of a bleak post-nuclear war world where survival is a day-to-day struggle. One man (known only as The Man) struggles to build an airplane so that he can fly about in search of a mate. His goal is... Director Luc Besson's (THE FIFTH ELEMENT, LEON: THE PROFESSIONAL) first feature tells the tale of a bleak post-nuclear war world where survival is a day-to-day struggle. One man (known only as The Man) struggles to build an airplane so that he can fly about in search of a mate. His goal is complicated by the fierce Brute (Jean Reno)-- but with help from a mad old scientist, The Man may eventually rise above his oppressive surroundings to find true love. Shot in black and white, with no dialogue to speak of, this unusual work won numerous French Film Awards. [More]
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Starring: Pierre Jolivet, Fritz Wepper, Jean Reno, Jean Bouise, Christiane Kruger
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There are a great many touches of humanity in Besson’s wasteland and the film is all the more rewarding for it.
The widescreen, black and white cinematography is a joy to watch, and Besson is nothing if not an efficient and skilled director.


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