I Stand Alone

In the bowels of France.

Release Date 1998-05-16

Runtime 89 minutes

Status Released

Overview

After completing jail time for beating up a man who tried to seduce his mentally-handicapped teenage daughter, The Butcher wants to start life anew. He institutionalizes his daughter and moves to the Lille suburbs with his mistress, who promises him a new butcher shop. Learning that she lied, The Butcher returns to Paris to find his daughter.

Budget $0

Revenue $0

Vote Average 7.4/10

Vote Count 536

Popularity 1.3672

Original Language fr

Backdrop

What makes this movie Worth Watching

Released in 1998, 'I Stand Alone' was one of Gaspar Noé's first feature films. It is often considered a precursor to his later works, such as 'Irreversible' and 'Enter the Void', which share similar themes and graphic visual style.

The movie offers a raw and intense portrayal of a man's descent into madness, making it a must-see for fans of psychological thrillers.
Gaspar Noé's direction provides a unique and uncompromising visual style that sets 'I Stand Alone' apart from other films.
Monica Bellucci delivers a captivating performance as the protagonist's tormented ex-wife.
The film explores themes of isolation, identity, and the destructive nature of human relationships, offering thought-provoking content.

Fun Facts

'I Stand Alone' was filmed in only 16 days with a budget of just $200,000.
The film features a cameo by Gaspar Noé himself as a butcher.
The original French title 'Sortie des usines Lumière' is a reference to the famous 1895 Lumière Brothers film 'Workers Leaving the Factory'.