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Alien, Terror in Space

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.

2025 |0h 53m |  Documentary, TV Movie

Cast

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Tom Skerritt

Self - Interviewee

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Veronica Cartwright

Self - Interviewee

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Amy Nicholson

Self - Interviewee

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Sigourney Weaver

Self (archive footage)

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H. R. Giger

Self (archive footage)

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Bolaji Badejo

Self (archive footage)

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Aileen Wu

Self (archive footage)

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Spike Fearn

Self (archive footage)

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Isabela Merced

Self (archive footage)

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Archie Renaux

Self (archive footage)

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Richard Nixon

Self (archive footage)

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Anaïs Croze

Self - Additional Voice (voice)

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Cédric Weber

Self - Additional Voice (voice)

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Cédric Zimmerlin

Self - Additional Voice (voice)

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English, French

Budget

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