The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec

Based On the book by Jacques Tardi

The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec (French: Les Aventures extraordinaires d'Adèle Blanc-Sec), released as Adèle: Rise of the Mummy in Malaysia and Singapore, is a 2010 French fantasy adventure film written, produced and directed by Luc Besson. It is loosely based on the comic book series The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec by Jacques Tardi. Set in 1912 Paris, the film follows the eponymous journalist and adventurer, played by Louise Bourgoin, as she attempts to revive a mummified Egyptian physician to save her comatose sister, all while a pterosaur terrorizes the city. Mathieu Amalric, Gilles Lellouche, and Jean-Paul Rouve appear in supporting roles.

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Release date:

2010

Director:

Luc Besson

Cast:

Louise Bourgoin, Mathieu Amalric, Gilles Lellouche, Jean-Paul Rouve, Nicolas Giraud

Genre:

Fantasy, Adventure

Country:

France, United States

Language:

French

Year page:

2010 in adaptations