Movie: Alien, Terror in Space

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Anne Cardona
Anne Cardona

Self - Narrator (voice)

Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Self - Interviewee

Tom Skerritt
Tom Skerritt

Self - Interviewee

Veronica Cartwright
Veronica Cartwright

Self - Interviewee

Roger Christian
Roger Christian

Self - Interviewee

Amy Nicholson
Amy Nicholson

Self - Interviewee

Ian Nathan
Ian Nathan

Self - Interviewee

Ximena Gallardo
Ximena Gallardo

Self - Interviewee

Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver

Self (archive footage)

Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott

Self (archive footage)

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    "Alien", terreur sur grand écran

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    In space, no one can hear you scream! the catchy slogan that accompanies Alien sums up the unprecedented stakes of this film that will mark the history of cinema. In 1979, for the first time on screens, a mainstream feature film will mix two distinct worlds of genre cinema: science fiction and horror. Ridley Scott forever shakes up the cinematic landscape by plunging the audience into anguish with his oppressive universe and his iconic monster. The documentary looks back at the lasting impact of this masterpiece, exploring Scott’s audacity and the genesis of his unique aesthetic. In the claustrophobic corridors of the Nostromo spaceship, the heroine, played by Sigourney Weaver, becomes the first strong female figure to redefine the conventions of the genre, far from the clichés of the time. By revisiting the film's key sequences, the documentary shows how Alien explores profound themes such as survival and dehumanization, while reflecting a scathing critique of the capitalist system.

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    2025-02-21

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