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‘November’ Director Cedric Jimenez on Weaving Thriller, Social Commentary and AI Themes in ‘Chien 51,’ a Paris-Set Dystopian Film; Studiocanal Launches Sales at EFM (EXCLUSIVE)
'November' director Cedric Jimenez discusses "Chien 51," a Paris-set dystopian film following two cops in a not-so-distant society ruled by AI.
After directing a pair of contemporary thrillers “The Stronghold” and “November,” French director Cedric Jimenez is diving into genre for his next movie, “Chien 51,” a dystopian film that once again explores the work and minds of cops but this time in a near-future environment ruled by AI. On the eve of the EFM, where Studiocanal will introduce the project to buyers, Jimenez said he was drawn to making a bigscreen adaptation of “Chien 51” as soon as he read the book because he felt compelled by the mix of thriller, social commentary and technology. Rather than setting the film in far-off future, Jimenez said he envisioned “Chien 51” in a world that amplifies present-day societal trends that he perceives, including growing social divides and restrictions on freedom, as well as the AI in public services.
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