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In the Belly of the Dragon

Dans le ventre du dragon (French)
Location
Main screening room
Date
July 16th, 2024
Duration
100 min
Cycle
Science fiction

Science fiction pushes the boundaries, explores the improbable, and envisions the future of humanity. It also exposes us to extravagant visual effects and the inventive power of cinema, reflecting our deepest fantasies. In cinema, science fiction is immersive, creating worlds suddenly within our reach. This summer, over one hundred films from the history of cinema will allow us to witness this!

In the presence of Yves Simoneau, Pierre Revelin, Rémy Girard, David La Haye, Marie Tifo & Pierre Curzi

In the Belly of the Dragon
Directed by
Yves Simoneau
Language
French
Actors
Rémy Girard, Michel Côté, David La Haye
Origins
Quebec
Year
1989
Duration
100 min
Genre
Comedy, drama, science fiction
Format
Digital
Synopsis

Young Lou distributes flyers with a curious duo, Steve and Bozo. For a change and to earn a few bucks, he agrees to take part in experiments on various drugs in a laboratory run by Dr. Lucas. Lou discovers too late that the pills taken have the effect of accelerating aging. Concerned, Steve and Bozo set out to find him and enter the laboratory's basement, where they make strange discoveries. Meanwhile, Lou plans to run away with a woman who has been a guinea pig for too long.

In the Belly of the Dragon

Yves Simoneau

Yves Simoneau is a Quebec director, screenwriter, producer and editor, born in Quebec City. He garnered multiple Genie Awards nomination for his film Intimate Power (Pouvoir intime), including Best direction and Best scenario with Pierre Curzi. His 1987 film In the Shadow of the Wind (Les fous de Bassan) was entered into the 37th Berlin International Film Festival.

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