aka Le pacte des loups. It's 1765 and a wolf like beast is terrorising a mountainous region of France. When the Beast of Gevaudan comes to the attention of the King he sends the Chevalier de Fronsac, a biologist, explorer and philosopher to look into the mystery. What he finds is ignorance, bigotry and a conspiracy. Who or what is this beast and what is it hidding? The Chevalier aims to get to the bottom of it all, aided by his companion Mani, an Mohawk Iroquois from New-France (Canada).
A wonderfully realised film, very loosely based on real events from the period, and taking a mighty big leap in it's explanation. Stylishly produced, using all the tricks in the book to entertain with martial arts sequences and an engrossing plot.
A wonderfully realised film, very loosely based on real events from the period, and taking a mighty big leap in it's explanation. Stylishly produced, using all the tricks in the book to entertain with martial arts sequences and an engrossing plot.
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