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The Axe (US title: The Ax) (French: Le couperet) is a 2005 black comedy - drama thriller film directed by Costa-Gavras and starring José Garcia, Karin Viard, and Olivier Gourmet. The film is an adaptation of the 1997 novel The Ax by Donald E. Westlake, and follows the attempts by a laid-off employee to get back on his feet.
May 6, 2024 · "The Axe" is based on the French-Spanish-Belgian movie of the same name, which was released in 2005. However, the original was a novel written by Donald E. Westlake. The thriller-comedy movie depicts the story of an employee who was laid off from work. To survive in life, he wants to start anew; however, it seems like fate is not on his side.
Apr 3, 2024 · Korean news outlet Nate (via The Film Stage) reports that “The Ax “is finally moving forward, after multiple delays, with Chan-wook selecting actors Lee Byung-hun (“ Squid Games ”) and Son Ye-jin to fill the lead roles in the comedic thriller.
Written by • Don McKellar (돈 맥켈러) • Lee Ja-hye (이자혜) • Lee Kyoung-mi (이경미) • Park Chan-wook (박찬욱) Release date in South Korea: 2025. The story of a middle-class man who shows a mad obsession with his enviable boss and then fails to get re-employed after losing his job, killing potential competitors in various ways.
Directed By: Fredrick R. Friedel. The Axe Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Pat Padua Spectrum Culture. "The efficiency of Friedel’s imagery...suggest a talented...
The Axe (Le Couperet in French, US title The Ax) is a 2005 French crime film directed and written by Costa-Gavras. It is based on the novel The Ax by Donald Westlake. 39-year-old French engineer and manager Bruno Davert (José Garcia) has been working at a paper mill for 15 years, improving products and saving money for its shareholders. One ...
Jun 28, 2005 · The Axe | Film review. Film. Time Out says. Adapted from a Donald Westlake novel, Costa-Gavras ’ latest is a far-fetched crime tale with a welcome and successful black comic edge.
