Movie

The Emperor of Paris

2018 · 121 min

A moody, atmospheric historical crime drama that immerses you in gritty 19th-century Paris with a brooding, conflicted protagonist.

Tagline: Fugitive. Detective. Legend.
Overview: Paris, France, early 19th century. The legendary convict François Vidocq lives in disguise trying to escape from a tragic past that torments him. When, after an unfortunate event, he crosses paths with the police chief, he makes a bold decision that will turn the ruthless mastermind of the Parisian underworld against him.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, redemption, crime, obsession
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
redemption
crime
obsession
betrayal
Places: big city
prison
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild