Titane

About Titane

'Titane' is a 2021 French-Belgian body horror film, written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Julia Ducournau. The film is an edgy and unique take on body horror, delving into the life of an unusual woman, Alexia, who has a titanium plate fused to her skull following a childhood car accident. It is a gritty, unsettling exploration of family, identity, and love, as Alexia embarks on a journey that is as wild as it is unpredictable.

Making / Production

'Titane' is helmed by Julia Ducournau, who is acclaimed for her unique and thought-provoking take on horror cinema. Her vivid and detailed direction contributes significantly to the intense ambiance that runs throughout the film. Filmed mainly in various locations across France, 'Titane' features stunning cinematography that reinforces the eccentric and grotesque elements of the plot.

Actors

• Agathe Rousselle as Alexia: Rousselle delivers an outstanding performance, where she juggles between a feminine car model and a stone cold murderer. Her commitment to the challenging and transgressive role adds to the movie’s uniqueness and intrigue.
• Vincent Lindon as Vincent: Lindon excellently portrays a troubled man with a complicated past whose life Alexia crash-lands into. His nuanced portrayal won plaudits for its raw, emotional depth.
• Garance Marillier as Justine: Known for her previous collaboration with Ducournau in 'Raw', Marillier gives a memorable cameo, offering a hint of familiarity in the midst of chaos.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• 'Titane' is Julia Ducournau's second feature film. Her debut, 'Raw', also explored themes of horror and the grotesque.
• The title 'Titane' is French for 'Titanium', the metal used in the plate that is grafted onto Alexia's skull.

Awards

'Titane' was awarded the prestigious Palme d’Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, making Ducournau just the second woman to win the award in its 74-year history.

Quotes

• "We're so alike."
• "Flesh and metal."

Music, Soundtrack

• The eerie, synthetic score by Jim Williams adds to the film's dark, uneasy atmosphere.
• The dance track 'It's My Life' by Bon Jovi was used effectively in a key sequence of the film.