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Titane
By Kat Halstead,
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French sci-fi horror has intense violence, sex, language.

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What's the Story?
In TITANE, a young girl has titanium implanted in her skull as the result of a car accident, and develops an intense psychological and physical bond with the car involved. As an adult, Alexia (Agathe Rousselle) struggles to form relationships with other people, often resorting to violence. Running from her latest grisly murder, she disguises herself as the adult version of a missing boy. But can she really offer the grieving father what he needs and can she ever escape the enormity of everything she's running from?
Is It Any Good?
A fittingly impactful follow-up to her debut festival hit, Raw, writer and director Julia Ducournau's sophomore feature deservedly won the Palm d'Or at Cannes. Titane's visceral portrayal of trauma, grief, love, and unruly physicality offers a welcome, if perplexing and unsettling, addition to an increasingly predictable filmic landscape. Simplistic it's not, and many may find it a lot to comprehend, both in its sudden onslaughts of violence and its complex themes. But for those open to a challenge, this is exciting filmmaking that cements Ducournau as one to watch.
At its ripped-open heart is Rousselle's chaotic, fragmented, desperate Alexia, storming from one perplexing situation to the next, always with an eye on survival, whatever the cost. It's a performance that both captivates and repels, particularly in her harrowing interaction with surrogate father figure Vincent -- an equally tortured and compelling Vincent Lindon. Not for the faint-hearted, but for those with a hardy disposition and an open mind, it's one not to be missed.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the graphic violence in Titane. How did it affect you? How much was actually shown? How realistic did it seem? Does exposure to violent media desensitize kids to violence?
Talk about how the film looked at intimacy. How was it shown and how did Alexia react to moments of intimacy?
How did the film explore sexuality? Can you think of any other movies that include elements of non-traditional attraction? Parents, talk to your teens about your own values regarding sex and relationships.
Talk about the strong language in the movie. Did it seem necessary or excessive? What did it contribute to the movie?
How were drinking, drug use, and smoking portrayed? Were there consequences? Did it glamorize it?
Movie Details
- In theaters: October 1, 2021
- On DVD or streaming: October 19, 2021
- Cast: Agathe Rouselle , Vincent Lindon , Bertrand Bonello
- Director: Julia Ducournau
- Studio: Neon
- Genre: Horror
- Topics: Cars and Trucks
- Run time: 108 minutes
- MPAA rating: R
- MPAA explanation: strong violence and disturbing material, graphic nudity, sexual content, and language
- Last updated: October 8, 2022
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