Movies by Julien Seri

Julien Seri is a boldly inventive French filmmaker who blends taut suspense, gritty action, and striking visual flair in his work. Over the past two decades, Seri has carved out a distinctive niche for himself, crafting a thrilling, unpredictable filmography that spans crime thrillers, supernatural horror, and high-octane martial arts spectacles. Seri's films are marked by their kinetic energy, propulsive pacing, and morally complex characters navigating webs of danger and moral ambiguity. Whether exploring the haunting aftermath of a terrorist attack in Combattants or chronicling the descent of a down-on-his-luck man into the Parisian criminal underworld in Night Fare, Seri demonstrates a keen eye for crafting tense, atmospheric narratives that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Yet his work is also infused with a strong social consciousness, using genre trappings to shine a light on pressing societal issues. Seri first burst onto the scene with the low-budget crime caper Scorpion in 2007, showcasing his flair for stylish, adrenaline-fueled set pieces. He has only honed his craft over the years, delivering increasingly ambitious and visually striking films like the parkour-driven Le saut du diable 2: Le sentier des loups and the supernatural revenge thriller Kali: Avenging Angel. With his latest work, the Eiffel Tower-set heist thriller Le crime de la Tour Eiffel, Seri proves himself to be one of the most exciting and versatile genre filmmakers working today, continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible within the confines of high-octane, crowd-pleasing cinema.