

Alien, Terror in Space
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
53 min
Release Date
2025-02-21
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
7
Anne Cardona
Self - Narrator (voice)
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Self - Interviewee
Tom Skerritt
Self - Interviewee
Veronica Cartwright
Self - Interviewee
Roger Christian
Self - Interviewee
Amy Nicholson
Self - Interviewee
Ian Nathan
Self - Interviewee
Ximena Gallardo
Self - Interviewee
Sigourney Weaver
Self (archive footage)
Ridley Scott
Self (archive footage)
H. R. Giger
Self (archive footage)
Bolaji Badejo
Self (archive footage)
James Cameron
Self (archive footage)
Fede Álvarez
Self (archive footage)
Aileen Wu
Self (archive footage)
Spike Fearn
Self (archive footage)
Isabela Merced
Self (archive footage)
Archie Renaux
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Claire Cahen
Self - Additional Voice (voice)
Anaïs Croze
Self - Additional Voice (voice)
Patrick Delage
Self - Additional Voice (voice)
Marie-José Segarra
Self - Additional Voice (voice)
Cédric Weber
Self - Additional Voice (voice)
Cédric Zimmerlin
Self - Additional Voice (voice)
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