Ad Vitam

Immortal society grapples with youth suicide phenomenon.

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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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- Making / Production
- Actors
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- Awards
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- 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.