Code Unknown
Encyclopedia
Code Unknown: Incomplete Tales of Several Journeys (Code inconnu: Récit incomplet de divers voyages) is a 2000 film directed by Michael Haneke
. Most of the story occurs in Paris
, France, where the fates of several characters intersect and connect. Cinematically, the film is composed of unedited long takes filmed in real time, cut only when the perspective within a scene changes from one character's to another in mid-action.
) is an actress working in Paris, and she walks briefly with her boyfriend's younger brother Jean. After they part, Jean throws a piece of garbage at Maria, a homeless woman sitting on the side of the road. Amadou, the child of Malian immigrants, witnesses this and confronts Jean. The two fight, and eventually Amadou and Maria are both taken to a police station for questioning. Amadou is released presumably shortly after, though we learn that he was held, beaten and shamed, but Maria is deported to her native Romania and she reconnects with her family there.
. Cinematographer Jürges was nominated for the "Golden Frog" at the Camerimage
awards.
Michael Haneke
Michael Haneke is a German born Austrian filmmaker and writer best known for his bleak and disturbing style. His films often document problems and failures in modern society. Haneke has worked in television‚ theatre and cinema. He is also known for raising social issues in his work...
. Most of the story occurs in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France, where the fates of several characters intersect and connect. Cinematically, the film is composed of unedited long takes filmed in real time, cut only when the perspective within a scene changes from one character's to another in mid-action.
Plot
The film features several different storylines, all of which intersect periodically throughout the film. The film's opening scene features a brief encounter with four of the main characters: Anne Laurent (Juliette BinocheJuliette Binoche
Juliette Binoche is a French actress, artist and dancer. She has appeared in more than 40 feature films, been recipient of numerous international accolades, is a published author and has appeared on stage across the world. Coming from an artistic background, she began taking acting lessons during...
) is an actress working in Paris, and she walks briefly with her boyfriend's younger brother Jean. After they part, Jean throws a piece of garbage at Maria, a homeless woman sitting on the side of the road. Amadou, the child of Malian immigrants, witnesses this and confronts Jean. The two fight, and eventually Amadou and Maria are both taken to a police station for questioning. Amadou is released presumably shortly after, though we learn that he was held, beaten and shamed, but Maria is deported to her native Romania and she reconnects with her family there.
Cast
- Juliette BinocheJuliette BinocheJuliette Binoche is a French actress, artist and dancer. She has appeared in more than 40 feature films, been recipient of numerous international accolades, is a published author and has appeared on stage across the world. Coming from an artistic background, she began taking acting lessons during...
- Anne Laurent - Thierry NeuvicThierry NeuvicThierry Neuvic is a French actor. He has appeared in 32 films and television shows since 1996. He starred in the film Code Unknown, which was entered into the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.- Selected Filmography :-External links:...
- Georges - Josef BierbichlerJosef Bierbichler-Awards:* Adolf Grimme Award , best performance in the ZDF TV film Freier Fall* Adolf Grimme Award , best performance in Hierankl, along with Johanna Wokalek, Barbara Sukowa and Peter Simonischek* Theaterpreis Berlin -External links:...
- The Farmer (as Sepp Bierbichler) - Alexandre Hamidi - Jean
- Maimouna Hélène Diarra - Aminate
- Ona Lu Yenke - Amadou
- Djibril Kouyaté - The Father
- Luminiţa GheorghiuLuminita GheorghiuLuminiţa Gheorghiu is an actress at Teatrul Bulandra in Bucharest, Romania one of the most respected theater actresses in East Central Europe. She has also appeared in a number of films, mostly in Romanian, but also in French....
- Maria - Crenguta Hariton - Irina (as Crenguta Hariton Stoica)
Awards and nominations
Code Unknown received the Golden Palm award nomination at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival2000 Cannes Film Festival
The 2000 Cannes Film Festival started on May 14 and ran until May 25. The Palme d'Or went to the Danish film Dancer in the Dark by Lars von Trier.-Jury:* Luc Besson, President * Jonathan Demme * Nicole Garcia...
. Cinematographer Jürges was nominated for the "Golden Frog" at the Camerimage
Camerimage
The International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography CAMERIMAGE is a festival dedicated to cinematography and its creators cinematographers.The first seven events were held in Toruń, Poland. The next ten events were held in Łódź...
awards.