Dune is available on Netflix France
Dunedirected by Denis Villeneuve, is now available on Netflix France. Released in 2021, this science fiction film, adapted from the novel of the same name by Frank Herbert, is one of the biggest cinematic successes of that year. With its success at the same time critical and commercial, Dune has established itself as a reference in the genre, especially thanks to its careful production and impressive casting. The film also marked the beginning of a new era for the saga, whose second part was released in 2024, and a third film is currently in preparation.
Dune is an adaptation of the first volume of the literary saga written by Frank Herbert in 1965. The story takes place in a distant future, on the desert planet Arrakis, also called Dune. This planet is the only source of a substance extremely preciousthe spice. The film follows Paul Atréides, played by Timothée Chalamet, a young man who finds himself at the center of political, mystical and military conspiracies surrounding the control of this planet.
Denis Villeneuve, known for his ambitious successes such as Blade Runner 2049 OR First contacthe managed to transpose the complex and rich universe of Duneoften considered difficult to adapt. Instead of condensing the plot into one film, Villeneuve decided to divide the story into several parts to better explore the philosophical and ecological themes of Herbert’s novel.
Critical and commercial success
Dune has been praised for its faithfulness to the original work, its visual aesthetic and its prestigious casting. Around Timothée Chalamet we find Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Josh Brolin.
Visually, Denis Villeneuve managed to capture the majesty and brutality of the Arrakis desert through wide and immersive shots, to create a grand and oppressive atmosphereincreased tenfold by the original soundtrack by Hans Zimmer.
In terms of revenue, Dune earned more than $400 million worldwide, despite pandemic restrictions. The film was also a hit at the Academy Awards, winning six statuettes, including Best Visual Effects, Best Original Score, and Best Sound. It was the most awarded film that year.
Waiting for Dune 3
After the release in February 2024 of the second part, which continues the story of Paul Atréides, a third film is already in preparation. The film saga of Dune continues to explore the political, mystical and personal questions at the centre of the universe imagined by Frank Herbert, again under the direction of Denis Villeneuve.
The arrival of Dune on Netflix France will allow a new audience to discover this ambitious work. For those who have not had the opportunity to see it in theaters, this is the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in this rich and captivating universe.
Source: Cine Serie
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