Code Unknown
Code inconnu
“Love has a language all its own.”
Synopsis
A series of events unfold like a chain reaction, all stemming from a minor event that brings the film's five characters together. Set in Paris, France, Anne is an actress whose boyfriend Georges photographs the war in Kosovo. Georges' brother, Jean, is looking for the entry code to Georges' apartment. These characters' lives interconnect with a Romanian immigrant and a deaf teacher.
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Code Unknown (2000) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-20
Top Cast
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Juliette Binoche
Anne Laurent
Thierry Neuvic
Georges
Josef Bierbichler
Bauer
Alexandre Hamidi
Jean
Maimouna Hélène Diarra
Aminate
Ona Lu Yenke
Amadou
Djibril Kouyaté
The Father
Luminița Gheorghiu
Maria
Crenguța Hariton
Irina
Bob Nicolescu
Dragos
Bruno Todeschini
Pierre
Paulus Manker
Perrin
Didier Flamand
The Director
Walid Afkir
The Young Arab
Maurice Bénichou
The Old Arab
Carlo Brandt
Henri
Philippe Demarle
Paul
Marc Duret
The Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 30, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 21, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$95K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Haneke
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Haneke
- Original Score
- Giba Gonçalves
- Original Title
- Code inconnu
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Romania
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Bambara, English, French, German, Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Worldwide Gross
- $95K
- Production Studios
- Les Films Alain Sarde, ARTE France Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma, Bavaria Film, Filmex Romania, MK2 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Haneke
Michael Haneke
Giba Gonçalves
Jürgen Jürges
Karin Hartusch, Nadine Muse, Andreas Prochaska
Yvon Crenn, Marin Karmitz, Alain Sarde
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Haneke
Director
Michael Haneke
Screenplay
Marin Karmitz
Producer
Alain Sarde
Producer
Giba Gonçalves
Original Music Composer
Jürgen Jürges
Director of Photography
Karin Hartusch
Editor
Nadine Muse
Editor
Andreas Prochaska
Editor
Emmanuel de Chauvigny
Production Design
Françoise Clavel
Costume Design
Gloria Papura
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Code Unknown
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What is Code Unknown about?
A series of events unfold like a chain reaction, all stemming from a minor event that brings the film's five characters together. Set in Paris, France, Anne is an actress whose boyfriend Georges photographs the war in Kosovo. Georges' brother, Jean, is looking for the entry code to Georges' apartment. These characters' lives interconnect with a Romanian immigrant and a deaf teacher.
Who directed Code Unknown?
Code Unknown was directed by Michael Haneke.
Who stars in Code Unknown?
The principal cast of Code Unknown includes Juliette Binoche, Thierry Neuvic, Josef Bierbichler, Alexandre Hamidi, Maimouna Hélène Diarra.
When was Code Unknown released and how long is it?
Code Unknown was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
How much did Code Unknown make at the box office?
Code Unknown grossed $95K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Code Unknown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Code Unknown was composed by Giba Gonçalves.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Code Unknown?
Code Unknown holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).