Treason is the key to power
黛安娜在亨利-皮埃尔·沃尔夫开设的一家大型跨国公司工作。这家公司的业务范围十分广泛，从房地产到服装设计，几乎无所不包，在各个领域内都颇为活跃。沃尔夫公司经过谈判收购了一家发行新式漫画的日本公司，他们研发出一种数码三维图像漫画，这种全新的漫画将完全改变目前市场的竞争局面。 有两家公司争夺沃尔夫公司的这种新漫画在网上的发行权：漫画天堂和魔鬼情人。为了争取主动，漫画天堂请黛安娜做工业间谍，以获取关于魔鬼情人的情报资料。实际上魔鬼情人和一系列暴力与非法色情网页有密切关系，这势必要使它在竞争中处于不利位置，虽然目前沃尔夫公司还没有发现这一联系。黛安娜发现它也采取了相应的情报策略，而且就在她那些表面中立的同事中有它的间谍。她对这些黑暗的内幕了解得越多，渐渐成了魔鬼情人的眼中钉。 如今，被卷入这场复杂纠葛中的黛安娜已经无路可退，她只能退入到网络的虚拟世界中。或许，她一开始就是这个虚拟世界的一部分。
"Demonlover," a 2002 film directed by Olivier Assayas and produced by Elizabeth Films and TPS Cinéma, is a gripping cyber-thriller that delves into the dark underbelly of corporate espionage and the burgeoning world of online pornography. Set against the backdrop of a fierce competition between two multinational corporations vying for control over a Japanese anime company, the film follows Diane de Monx (Connie Nielsen), an executive at the French company VolfGroup, as she navigates a treacherous landscape of deceit and betrayal. The narrative weaves a complex web of intrigue, with Diane's seemingly straightforward business dealings quickly spiraling into a dangerous game involving the sinister website "Demonlover," which specializes in extreme and illegal content. The film's aesthetic is as unsettling as its plot, with Assayas employing a cold, clinical visual style that mirrors the impersonal nature of the corporate world and the internet. The use of muted colors and stark lighting creates an atmosphere of pervasive unease, while the frequent shifts between languages—French, English, and Japanese—underscore the globalized nature of the story. The performances, particularly Nielsen's portrayal of the enigmatic Diane, are compelling, adding depth to characters who are often as opaque and inscrutable as the digital realm they inhabit. "Demonlover" is not just a thriller but also a prescient commentary on the early 2000s' anxieties about the internet's potential for anonymity and exploitation. The film explores themes of identity and reality in the digital age, questioning the boundaries between the virtual and the real. As Diane becomes increasingly entangled in the web of "Demonlover," the film blurs the lines between her professional and personal lives, suggesting that the internet's reach extends far beyond the screen. Produced in France and Japan, "Demonlover" reflects a unique cultural fusion, blending French cinematic sensibilities with Japanese anime influences. This cross-cultural collaboration adds an additional layer of complexity to the film, making it a standout in the genre of cyber-thrillers. Assayas's bold vision and willingness to tackle controversial subjects head-on result in a film that remains relevant and thought-provoking, challenging viewers to consider the ethical implications of the digital world we navigate daily.
年份2002
预算7900000$
运行时间121 min
收入231800$
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类型剧情悬疑惊悚
制作国家FranceJapanMexico
