The Shock of the Future (Le choc du futur) 2019

Le choc du futur

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Movie Info

In the predominantly male music industry of 1978 Paris, Ana uses new electronic machines to make herself heard. One day, she will create a new sound that will mark the story: one of the first pieces of electro pop.

Genre:

drama, comedy
Original Language:

French (France)
Director:

Marc Collin
Producer:

Nicolas Jourdier, Gaëlle Ruffier
Release Date (Streaming):

Nov 10, 2020
Runtime:

1h 24m
Production Co:

Nebo Productions

Cast & Crew

Alma Jodorowsky
Ana

Elli Medeiros
Tatiana

Laurent Papot
Paul

Clara Luciani

Philippe Rebbot

Marc Collin
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Critic Reviews for The Shock of the Future (Le choc du futur)

All Critics (14) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (3)

For those who couldn't tell you the difference between a Mellotron and a Mu-Tron, this amiably aimless film may prove patience-testing with its languid narrative rhythms, thinly sketched characters and on-the-nose electro evangelism.

May 2, 2020 | Full Review…

Andrew Barker
Variety
A beguiling central performance and a near-numinous belief in the transformative power of music are the highlights of this modest yet perfectly formed French-language drama about the origins of synthesizer pop.

September 13, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
Driven by a great turn from Alma Jodorowsky, it celebrates the creation and possibilities of music through a distinctly female filter.

September 11, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Ian Freer
Empire Magazine
Ana's artistic journey is pure boilerplate; the same misunderstood game-changer schtick Hollywood routinely serves up from the likes of Step Up upwards.

September 11, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Phil Hoad
Guardian
Collin brings to the screen a different type of music film. One in which people do not sit behind a drum kit or at a piano bench, instead we watch a young woman tap on different machines.

December 21, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…

Carey-Ann Pawsey
Orca Sound
It's leisurely and languid, the type of film that cares far less about plot than it does about the overall vibe. Often, that sort of attitude only serves to undermine the viewing experience. Here, it enhances it.

November 17, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Allen Adams
The Maine Edge
Le Choc du Futur is a real treat for electronic music fans and an education for those new to it.

November 17, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Carolyn Mauricette
View From The Dark
Ending with a dedication to the women who pioneered electronic music, this is a fine tribute. Yes, Ana is dogmatic and sometimes unreasonable, but that's part of what it means to be young and on the verge of great discoveries.

November 12, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Jennie Kermode
Eye for Film
For me, a self-identified music nerd, things generally worked. Le Choc du Futur's aesthetic may ultimately be the point more so than its story.

October 19, 2020 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review…

Nathan Mattise
Ars Technica
It is a rousing story, underplayed to near-perfection, made grand by the sense of artistic discovery it conveys.

July 4, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Simon Foster
Screen-Space
The title itself translates to "The Shock of the Future" in English, and this is a breezy and enjoyable film for music nerds and gearheads.

May 12, 2020 | Full Review…

Matt Shiverdecker
Austin American-Statesman
It's clearly written by someone who knows more about programming than plotting.

September 16, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Owen Richards
The Arts Desk