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Eden Log

  • 2007
  • 12
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
7K
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Eden Log (2007)
Eden Log: Trailer
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Body HorrorDramaHorrorMysterySci-FiThriller

A man wakes up in an underground cave, next to a dead body. He has no memory of how he got there and starts to try and work his way to the surface and escape from the network of tunnels, whi... Read allA man wakes up in an underground cave, next to a dead body. He has no memory of how he got there and starts to try and work his way to the surface and escape from the network of tunnels, which seem to be some kind of ancient civilisation.A man wakes up in an underground cave, next to a dead body. He has no memory of how he got there and starts to try and work his way to the surface and escape from the network of tunnels, which seem to be some kind of ancient civilisation.

  • Director
    • Franck Vestiel
  • Writers
    • Franck Vestiel
    • Pierre Bordage
  • Stars
    • Clovis Cornillac
    • Vimala Pons
    • Zohar Wexler
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Franck Vestiel
    • Writers
      • Franck Vestiel
      • Pierre Bordage
    • Stars
      • Clovis Cornillac
      • Vimala Pons
      • Zohar Wexler
    • 79User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Eden Log: Trailer
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    Eden Log: Trailer

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    Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac
    • Tolbiac
    Vimala Pons
    Vimala Pons
    • Techniciens
    Zohar Wexler
    • Techniciens
    Sifan Shao
    • Techniciens
    Arben Bajraktaraj
    Arben Bajraktaraj
    • Techniciens
    Antony Rea
    • Mutants
    Antoine Helou
    • Mutants
    Abdel Kader Dahou
    • Gardiens
    • (as Abdelkader Dahou)
    Tony Amoni
    • Gardiens
    Antonin Bastian
    • Gardiens
    Joachim Staaf
    • Gardiens
    Benjamin Baroche
    • Gardiens
    Zakariya Gouram
    • Gardiens
    Gabriella Wright
    Gabriella Wright
    • Femmes Surface
    Asha Sumputh
    • Femmes Surface
    Nadia Bettache
    • Femmes Surface
    • (as Nadia-Layla Bettache)
    Lavinia Birladeanu
    • Femmes Surface
    Mariella Tiemann
    • Femmes Surface
    • Director
      • Franck Vestiel
    • Writers
      • Franck Vestiel
      • Pierre Bordage
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    User reviews79

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    9xvoraz

    Archetypal Art sci-fi

    I am glad to read the positive comments about this film, but also I can understand those who found this film slow and were not able to enjoy it. I think film is dedicated to a narrow audience: One must be moved by archetypal imagery alone (I mean the lack of gripping plot here) and enjoying just the atmosphere; without motion, without anything for the conscious mind.

    At the beginning I was at once gripped by the atmosphere. Scenery, camera motion is the best part of the film. (If you don't watch this film in the cinema, complete darkness is advised.) The nearly-monochrome images, the play with light and darkness is used artistically and originally to keep us perplexed and uncertain; to show us the struggle for consciousness of man.

    The viewer is so to say forced to identify with the protagonist. Here the camera viewpoint is very important and very well done. The camera shows the scene always from the protagonist's viewpoint or he himself.

    While watching the viewer (or at least I) constantly tries to grab a wider view of the actual place, but he can not do that; his view is narrow as is the protagonist's. Thus the viewer is able to empathize with struggle of the protagonist, feel hes fear, anger, struggle, anxiety. This is combined with the lack of information and understanding about what is going on so again we feel uncertain and perplexed.

    I love archetypal imagery and I am satisfied by them alone. Thats why I didn't feel the movie lacks the plot. But I cant deny it lacks. I actually love the uncertainty it has. I must admit, that I don't understand everything, and that is maybe not the end I would write to it. But thats it. I still love it this way.

    And just because I read in an other comment... The rape-lovemaking scene is just perfect. It is so natural. And again I like the play, the uncertainty.... is it rape? is it love by first sight? is it a natural ground-and-earth way that ADAM and EVE meet? who knows....

    So... thank you for this film!
    4teresaband

    Some good ideas, but just not gripping enough.

    It all starts off in atmospheric style, pitch blackness pierced by the occasional flash of light, only giving you brief glimpses of the strange subterranean world the amnesiac protagonist awakes in. It fills you with the same sense of intrigue and unease that "Cube" did so brilliantly, but whilst that movie managed to sustain it, the constant darkness and drawn-out pace of "Eden Log" soon starts to grate.

    There's some nice looking shots in here, and a genuinely interesting premise, but the movie literally keeps its audience in the dark for far too long about the details, meaning that it outstays its welcome and by the time the admittedly impressive finale comes around you're unlikely to care anymore.
    8tiana90_9

    a man wakes up deep in a cave, in what seems to be an abandoned and empty world. Covered in mud, he sets out trying to find where and who he is.

    I do not want to include spoilers in my comment so I will keep it short. The reason for this is that the success of the film lies in the haunting atmosphere and the journey on which it takes the viewer more than in any actual plot. Indeed, the film is centred around one character and the viewer more or less watches events unfold from the character's viewpoint. The world first time director Frank Vestiel creates is truly haunting and very original, it is miles away from most of the clichés used to recreate a futuristic world. The atmosphere is eerie and dialogue is kept to a minimum. The soundtrack is absolutely beautiful. The plot is however a little unclear and some sequences are quite long, and they are the more oppressive as the viewer is plunged in darkness. But overall a very original film with very interesting camera work and haunting and beautiful visuals especially considering this is Vestiel's first full length feature with a limited budget at his disposal. Definitely one to watch on the big screen.
    8johnslegers

    Not for everyone

    "Eden Log" is one of those rare films that puts you into a surreal environment, forcing you to figure out throughout the film what the hell is going on, along with its main character. The awkward environment, the modest budget and the slow (for a recent film) pace may scare off many people. Nevertheless, this film has a lot to offer to those who's looking for something different. "Eden Log" is anything like any film I've ever seen.

    This film is not for everyone. The plot and the scenery are anything but mainstream, however those who're into a more experimental kind of movie may what they're looking for. Watch it at your own discretion.
    greg197-1

    Unique, artistic, progressive to an extent, but insufficient.

    --> !NO SPOILERS! <--

    * The verdict.

    Eden Log could be the first in a series of films on the topic and, if that were so, it could herald a project ambitious enough to rank among history's top Sci-Fi features along the likes of The Matrix and Artificial Intelligence. At present, it feels like an artistic short film and a 90 minute long one at that.

    * The nitty-gritty.

    If you decide to watch Eden Log, do not expect a large dose of entertainment. The film can be appreciated as a work of art, can be admired for its unique feel, but it leaves the audience unsatiated.

    The world presented in Eden Log is severely limited in scope, awkward and, at times, presents frustrating problems. It takes a moment to adjust to the pace of the film, since the tempo would not have to be slowed down much to make Eden Log run in real time. A word to bear in mind over the first ten minutes of the film is 'patience'. It appears that the strategy employed by the director is to immerse the audience in the world of Eden Log through long exposure to its Sci-Fi elements. As such, one has to be in the right frame of mind to appreciate the attempt.

    The plot could be summarised in about four sentences, but, to judge Eden Log on the plot, is to miss the point. The focus here is on appealing to the senses and a more complex plot would be a distraction.

    All in all, Eden Log was an experience, but with a dead end. It is just one of those productions, which has the feel of the first part of a splendid trilogy, but which is not actually going to be a trilogy, because of the conceptual limitations placed upon the project at its outset by the director.

    * Vote.

    None can be given.

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    • Trivia
      There are 11 international teaser trailers for the film (African, Arabic, English, French, German, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish). Notably, each teaser version is not just a dub, but actually uses a different actress for the opening scene. The only exception being the French and English versions, which use the same actress.
    • Goofs
      (at around 30 mins) As Tolbiac is walking through the corridor, the hand of a following crew member can be clearly seen in the lower right corner of the shot.
    • Quotes

      Man on wall: I don't know how you survived 'til now but please: get away!

    • Soundtracks
      Backtrack
      Composed and performed by Seppuku Paradigm

      Performed by Melissa Mars

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    • Release date
      • December 26, 2007 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official site (France)
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Rezo Zero
    • Filming locations
      • Champignonnières de Saint-Gervais, Route d'Ambleville, Saint-Gervais, Val-d'Oise, France
    • Production companies
      • Imperia Films
      • Bac Films
      • Trois Huit, Les
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    • Budget
      • €2,270,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $157,350
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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