The Animal Kingdom

Le Règne Animal

64th TIFF: Greek Premiere

In a world hit by a wave of mutations that are gradually transforming some humans into animals, François does everything he can to save his wife, who is affected by this mysterious condition. As some of the creatures disappear into a nearby forest, he embarks with Emile, their 16-year-old son, on a quest that will change their lives forever. Thomas Cailley presents a highly original sci-fi film that serves as an empathetic parable for real-life intolerance of physical and neurological otherness.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Thomas Cailley

Script: Thomas Cailley, Pauline Munier

Cinematography: David Cailley

Editing: Lilian Corbeille

Sound: Fabrice Osinski, Raphaël Sohier, Matthieu Fichet, Nicolas Becker, Niels Barletta

Music: Andrea Laszlo De Simone

Actors: Romain Duris, Paul Kircher, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Tom Mercier

Production: Nord-Ouest Films

Producers: Pierre Guyard

Co-production: Studiocanal, France 2 cinéma, Artémis Productions

Costumes: Ariane Daurat

Production Design: Julia Lemaire

Make Up: Laura Ozier, Frédéric Lainé

Format: DCP

Color: Color

Production Country: France, Belgium

Production Year: 2023

Duration: 128'

Contact: StudioCanal

Thomas Cailley

Thomas Cailley (1980) is a French screenwriter and film director. He was born in Clermont-Ferrand and studied at Sciences Po Bordeaux. After completing general studies, he spent three years working in a company producing television documentaries. In 2007, he entered La Fémis, studying in the screenwriting department. In 2014, he made his feature directorial debut with Love at First Fight, which won three César Awards including Best First Feature Film.