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Vortex(2021)
Status: Released
Date: 2021-10-16
71%
254 Votes
Time: 2h 22m
Life is a short party that will soon be forgotten.
Overview:
Lui, a struggling author with a heart condition, and his wife Elle, a retired psychiatrist, find their idyllic life shattered when Elle begins to succumb to the effects of dementia.
Languages: French.
Countries:
Belgium,
France
Revenue: $340,619.00
ProductionCompanies: 
KNM
Kallouche Cinéma
Movie: Vortex
Top 10 Billed Cast
Dario Argento
Lui
Françoise Lebrun
Elle
Alex Lutz
Stéphane
Kamel Benchemekh
Grocer
Corinne Bruand
Claire
Kylian Dheret
Kiki
Philippe Rouyer
Editorial Friend
Jean-Pierre Bouyxou
Editorial Friend
Laurent Aknin
Editorial Friend
Video Trailer Vortex
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Extrait 01
Gaspar Noé Introduction for BeyondFest
Gaspar Noé on Vortex | NYFF59
Gaspar Noé talks about his career, including his new film Vortex | BFI Q&A
Highlight
Now in Theaters
Teaser
All 8 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Extrait 01 - Clip
Gaspar Noé Introduction for BeyondFest - Featurette
Gaspar Noé on Vortex | NYFF59 - Featurette
Gaspar Noé talks about his career, including his new film Vortex | BFI Q&A - Featurette
Highlight - Featurette
Now in Theaters - Teaser
Teaser - Teaser
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