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Chaos and Desire

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When her hometown in Quebec exhibits strange tidal patterns, seismologist Alice Bradley (Pascale Bussières) travels from Tokyo to analyze the situation. Once she arrives, she meets a pilot, Marc Vandal (Jean-Nicolas Verreault), and is reacquainted with her old friend, Catherine (Julie Gayet), a journalist. While she develops a relationship with Marc, a widower, she encounters strange residents, such as a waitress and a sleepwalking child, who lead her to a supernatural conclusion.

Critics Reviews

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Ray Conlogue Globe and Mail 03/28/2003
2.5/4
Briand's first film, 2 Seconds, was a success. With Chaos and Desire she has overreached herself, but she is an ambitious artist and is moving in an intriguing direction. Go to Full Review Peter Howell Toronto Star 01/27/2003
3/5
With a smile halfway between seduction and a smirk, and an intensity that speaks of dark secrets and longing, Bussières has the duality needed to play Alice, a seismologist from sleepy Baie-Comeau. Go to Full Review Film Threat 12/06/2005
4/5
Brian Gibson Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta) 12/04/2003
A little too slick and self-aware, [the movie] never sinks under the weight of its themes, but this artsy craft of a film does creak and list en route to a safe, soppy ending. Go to Full Review Ryan Cracknell Movie Views 07/01/2003
Little more than a fish-out-of-water tale told like my uncle's suspect raves of his annual fishing trip: colourful but not terribly enlightening. Go to Full Review G. Allen Johnson Film Threat 05/04/2003
4/5
Briand's excellent widescreen composition and Brussieres' cool, composed sunglassed figure are immediately inviting, and the townspeople, who include diner owner Genevieve Bujold, are quirky but not overly so. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Frans G 04/30/2024 An excess of dialogue. Hardly anything engaging happens. The verbal overpowers the non-verbal. A talking film. Lack of intimacy Photography is okay though. See more 08/07/2010 Dans le top 3 des meilleurs films québec ! See more 08/04/2010 I liked it, but then they made the ending extremely schmaltzy. See more 10/25/2009 Be warned that this is a fairly low-budget TV-type movie (with subtitles), but don't write it off! The cinemetography and acting are terrific. This movie transports you to a surprisingly otherworldly alternate-reality - it's a real-life fantasy story. I thought it was outstanding. It was gripping, emotional, suspenseful, artistic and at times moving. One-of-a-kind - I'm curious to see other films by director Manon Briand now. See more 09/22/2009 Dans le top 3 des meilleurs films québec ! See more 09/17/2008 C'est un film qui ne contient pas beaucoup d'action, mais totu de même un bon film de suspence. C'est pas le genre de film auquel je m'attendais, mais ce n'etait pas trop mal. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Manon Briand

Director

Pascale Bussières

Alice Bradley

Julie Gayet

Catherine

Jean-Nicolas Verreault

Marc Vandal

Geneviève Bujold

Colette

Vincent Bilodeau

Simon Deslandes

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Chaos and Desire

Chaos and Desire (2002) Director Manon Briand. Ji-Yan Séguin in the role of Camille. Pascale Bussières in the role of Alice Bradley and Jean-Nicolas Verreault in the role of Marc Vandal. Air-tanker. Pascale Bussières and director Manon Briand. Pascale Bussières in the role of Alice Bradley and Julie Gayet in the role of Catherine Rolland. Julie Gayet in the role of Catherine Rolland. Pascale Bussières in the role of Alice Bradley. View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis When her hometown in Quebec exhibits strange tidal patterns, seismologist Alice Bradley (Pascale Bussières) travels from Tokyo to analyze the situation. Once she arrives, she meets a pilot, Marc Vandal (Jean-Nicolas Verreault), and is reacquainted with her old friend, Catherine (Julie Gayet), a journalist. While she develops a relationship with Marc, a widower, she encounters strange residents, such as a waitress and a sleepwalking child, who lead her to a supernatural conclusion.
Director
Manon Briand
Producer
Luc Besson, Roger Frappier, Luc Vandal
Screenwriter
Manon Briand
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Canadian French
Runtime
1h 52m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)