Acide (2023)
Acide (2023) is a French eco-thriller directed by Just Philippot. The film focuses on a family struggling to survive an environmental catastrophe as acidic rain begins to devastate the planet. Set in a world where climate change and ecological disasters have reached a critical point, the movie provides a tense and suspenseful narrative.
The story revolves around Michal (Guillaume Canet) and his daughter, Selma (Patience Munchenbach), as they embark on a dangerous journey across the countryside in search of safety. The acidic rain threatens to destroy everything in its path, killing people and destroying ecosystems. As the family moves from one shelter to another, they must navigate the collapse of society while confronting personal conflicts and their own emotional scars.
Acide highlights the dangers of climate change, and it is filled with intense moments, combining elements of both science fiction and survival horror. It serves as both a thrilling and thought-provoking film, offering commentary on humanityโs relationship with nature while delivering high-stakes action and emotional depth.