Demonlover
“Treason is the key to power”
Synopsis
A French corporation goes head-to-head with an American web media company for the rights to a 3-D manga pornography studio, resulting in a power struggle that culminates in violence and espionage.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Restoration TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-27
Top Cast
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Connie Nielsen
Diane de Monx
Charles Berling
Hervé Le Millinec
Chloë Sevigny
Elise Lipsky
Dominique Reymond
Karen
Gina Gershon
Elaine Si Gibril
Jean-Baptiste Malartre
Henri-Pierre Volf
Edwin Gerard
Edward Gomez
Thomas M. Pollard
Avocat américain
Abi Sakamoto
Kaori - la traductrice
Naoko Yamazaki
Eiko
Nao Omori
Shoji
Jean-Pierre Gos
Verkamp - Contact Diane
Julie Brochen
Gina - Amie de Diane
Randall Holden
Ray
Jürgen Doering
Styliste
Alexandre Lachaux
Erwan - Broker #1
Ludovic Schoendoerffer
Luis - Broker #2
Mathias Mlekuz
Chauffeur d'Elise
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmasia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 12, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 16, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$232K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.03x
-$7.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Assayas
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivier Assayas
- Original Score
- Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, Steve Shelley, Jim O'Rourke, Kim Gordon
- Original Title
- Demonlover
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $7.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $232K
- Production Studios
- Elizabeth Films, M6 Films, Citizen Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Assayas
Olivier Assayas
Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, Steve Shelley, Jim O'Rourke, Kim Gordon
Denis Lenoir, Yorick Le Saux
Luc Barnier
Xavier Giannoli, Sylvie Barthet
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Assayas
Writer
Olivier Assayas
Director
Anaïs Romand
Costume Design
Thurston Moore
Original Music Composer
Lee Ranaldo
Original Music Composer
Steve Shelley
Original Music Composer
Luc Barnier
Editor
François-Renaud Labarthe
Production Design
Jim O'Rourke
Original Music Composer
Denis Lenoir
Director of Photography
Kim Gordon
Original Music Composer
Xavier Giannoli
Producer
Jean-Louis Airola
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Demonlover
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Demonlover about?
A French corporation goes head-to-head with an American web media company for the rights to a 3-D manga pornography studio, resulting in a power struggle that culminates in violence and espionage.
Who directed Demonlover?
Demonlover was directed by Olivier Assayas.
Who stars in Demonlover?
The principal cast of Demonlover includes Connie Nielsen, Charles Berling, Chloë Sevigny, Dominique Reymond, Gina Gershon.
When was Demonlover released and how long is it?
Demonlover was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Demonlover?
Demonlover had a reported production budget of $7.9M and grossed $232K at the worldwide box office (0.03 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Demonlover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Demonlover was composed by Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, Steve Shelley, Jim O'Rourke, Kim Gordon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Demonlover?
Demonlover holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).