A gripping thriller at the heart of nuclear submarines
Published in 2019, The Wolf Song immerses viewers in the closed and oppressive world of French nuclear submarines. The film follows Chanteraide, nicknamed “Sock” (played by François Civil), a young acoustic officer with golden ears, capable of recognizing every sound he hears. On board a nuclear ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), its role is crucial in identifying potential threats.
Everything changes when a mistake by Chanteraide, which confuses a crucial sound signal, puts the entire crew in a critical situation. This misstep sets off a chain of events that threatens to plunge France into nuclear conflict. As the tension builds, every decision becomes a matter of life and death.
The film precisely explores military mechanics and nuclear deterrence strategy, a topic rarely addressed in French cinema. Technical rigor is omnipresent, especially through representation absolute silence necessary in a submarine and the paramount importance of minimal noise in threat detection.
A great success with critics and the public
When it hit theaters in 2019, The Wolf Song enjoyed a great reception from audiences and critics, accumulating more than 1.5 million entries In France. The film was immediately praised for its realistic and engaging approach, often compared to classics of the genre In search of Red October (1990). From the viewers’ point of view, the film achieved an excellent average of 4.2/5 among our colleaguesAlloCiné.
As for the production, Antonin Baudry, former diplomat and author of Quai d’Orsaysigns a tense and engaging thriller, amplified by dark light shows and a particularly elaborate soundtrack, where every sound takes on a dramatic meaning. The refined and minimalist staging reinforces the claustrophobic atmosphere of the film and immerses viewers in increasing tension.
Casting is another strong point of the film. François Civil perfectly embodies this young sailor torn between anxiety and a sense of duty. Next to François Civil we find Omar Sy as Commander D’Orsi, a charismatic and protective officer, while Mathieu Kassovitz brings his experience to the role of submarine captain. Reda Katebin a more secondary role, he brilliantly complements this prestigious cast.
Source: Cine Serie
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