Ad Vitam Movie

Ad Vitam is a French sci-fi thriller TV series directed by Thomas Cailley. It was released in 2018 and presents a future where medical technology has almost eliminated aging. With humans living longer, there is an increasing rebellion by unhappy youth who protest the new way of life. Mixing mystery, drama, and deep questions, Ad Vitam explores the implications of living forever.

Plot Summary

In a world where there is a new medical treatment that makes people live forever, Detective Darius Asram (Yvan Attal) has to solve strange suicides among teenagers. He is assigned to work with Christa Novak (Garance Marillier), a young woman who used to be part of a cult. They go undercover into the underground organization that is against living forever. As they uncover dark secrets about the system, they start questioning whether artificial immortality is acceptable and the real cost of living forever.

Cast

Yvan Attal as Darius Asram
Garance Marillier as Christa Novak
Niels Schneider as Virgil Berti
Rod Paradot as Léonard
Adèle Wismes as Odessa
Anne Azoulay as Béatrice

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Our Views

Ad Vitam stands out because it's got an original concept and stunning cinematography. The series offers a new twist on the sci-fi genre, wondering what living is like when dying is no longer in doubt. Garance Marillier and Yvan Attal deliver excellent performances, and the primary investigation is captivating and emotive. Those who don't like the pace might not be fans, but those who love contemplative sci-fi with an edge of darkness will find Ad Vitam very captivating.

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