Ad Vitam
Immortal society grapples with youth suicide phenomenon.
About Ad Vitam
Released:
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
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Cast
Yvan Attal, Garance Marillier, Niels Schneider, Victor Assié, Rod Paradot, Anne Azoulay, Adel Bencherif
About Ad Vitam
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- About- Making / Production
- Actors
- Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Awards
- Quotes
- Music, Soundtrack
About
Ad Vitam is a unique French TV show that falls in the Crime TV Dramas genre. The series follows a futuristic world where death has been conquered, and people can live indefinitely by rejuvenating their bodies. However, when a group of young individuals start committing suicide, a task force is assembled to investigate the mysterious deaths and uncover a dark conspiracy.
Making / Production
The show was created by Thomas Cailley and Sébastien Mounier. The series was first released on the French network Arte in 2018. It consists of 6 episodes, each approximately 52 minutes long.
Actors
- Yvan Attal as Darius Asram: A troubled police officer leading the investigation.
- Garance Marillier as Christa Novak: A rebellious young woman who seems to have a connection to the suicides.
- Niels Schneider as Virgil: A mysterious man with secrets tied to the conspiracy.
- Rod Paradot as Kareem: A young man involved in the suicide group.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The title, "Ad Vitam," is Latin for "for life," which ties into the themes of immortality and death explored in the show.
- The series blends science fiction elements with a crime drama, creating a unique and thought-provoking storyline.
Awards
While Ad Vitam has not won major awards, it has received critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling and strong performances from the cast.
Quotes
- "Death doesn't exist anymore, but something worse has taken its place." - Darius Asram
- "Immortality has its own demons." - Christa Novak
Music, Soundtrack
- The series features a haunting and atmospheric soundtrack composed by Rob.
- The music adds to the overall eerie and suspenseful tone of the show.
About Ad Vitam
Ad Vitam is a dystopian thriller series exploring immortality's impact on society, through a detective and a rebellious young woman.