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Simple mortel

1h 25m1990Pierre Jolivet
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A young man, a researcher in ancient languages, begins to receive strange radio messages in a language only he knows. The messages ask him for very bizarre missions. Eventually, he understands that he's just a pawn in an intergalactic game, and that the fate of Earth depends on him.

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What is Simple mortel (1990) about?

A young man, a researcher in ancient languages, begins to receive strange radio messages in a language only he knows. The messages ask him for very bizarre missions. Eventually, he understands that he's just a pawn in an intergalactic game, and that the fate of Earth depends on him.

Who stars in Simple mortel?

Simple mortel stars Philippe Volter (Stéphane), Christophe Bourseiller (Fabien), Nathalie Roussel (Brigitte), Roland Giraud (L'expert), Maaike Jansen (La psychanalyste). The film was directed by Pierre Jolivet.

How long is Simple mortel?

Simple mortel has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990.

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