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"Treason is the key to power"

Nov 6 2002 R 2h 9m
Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A French corporation goes head-to-head with an American web media company for the rights to a 3-D manga pornography studio, resulting in a power struggle that culminates in violence and espionage.

Plot

Diane works for a French firm bidding to purchase a Japanese animation outfit. Diane maliciously hatches a plot to take the job of her supervisor Karen. The plan succeeds, but then Diane faces problems when a competing American firm, represented by Elaine, becomes involved. Diane's assistant Elise remains loyal to Karen, and she frustrates Diane's every move. When it comes to light that the one of the concerned parties controls an Internet site which broadcasts actual torture, the plot thickens.

Written by

Olivier Assayas

Directed by

Olivier Assayas

Production Countries

France, Japan, Mexico

Production Companies

PROCIREP, M6 Films, La Sofica Gimages 2, TPS Cinéma, Forensic Films, Group Dataciné, Elizabeth Films, Cofimage, Citizen Films

Languages

English, Français

Awards

4 wins & 6 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
7,032
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
67
Popularity
NA