
Pacifiction
A Film by Albert Serra
Technical details : 2022 - Spain/France/Germany/Portugal - Drama/Thriller - 2.39 - 162 min.
Cast : Benoît Magimel, Sergi López, Pahoa Mahagafanau, Cécile Guilbert, Matahi Pambrun
Languages : French
Producers : Pierre-Olivier Bardet, Albert Serra, Montse Triola
SYNOPSIS
On the French Polynesian island of Tahiti, the High Commissioner of the Republic and French government official DE ROLLER is a calculating man with flawless manners. His somewhat broad perception of his role brings him to navigate the high end ’establishment’ as well as shady venues where he mingles with the locals. Especially since a persistent rumor has been going around: the sighting of a submarine whose ghostly presence could herald the return of French nuclear testing.

Cannes 2022
Official Competition


TIFF
2022


Best Actor
Césars 2023


Best Cinematography
Césars 2023

SYNOPSIS
On the French Polynesian island of Tahiti, the High Commissioner of the Republic and French government official DE ROLLER is a calculating man with flawless manners. His somewhat broad perception of his role brings him to navigate the high end ’establishment’ as well as shady venues where he mingles with the locals. Especially since a persistent rumor has been going around: the sighting of a submarine whose ghostly presence could herald the return of French nuclear testing.