Vortex
“Life is a short party that will soon be forgotten.”
Synopsis
Lui, a struggling author with a heart condition, and his wife Elle, a retired psychiatrist, find their idyllic life shattered when Elle begins to succumb to the effects of dementia.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-11
Top Cast
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Dario Argento
Lui
Françoise Lebrun
Elle
Alex Lutz
Stéphane
Kamel Benchemekh
Grocer
Corinne Bruand
Claire
Nathalie Roubaud
Junkie
Kylian Dheret
Kiki
Philippe Rouyer
Editorial Friend
Jean-Pierre Bouyxou
Editorial Friend
Laurent Aknin
Editorial Friend
Stephane Derderian
Editorial Friend
Jean-Baptiste Thoret
Editorial Friend
Françoise Hardy
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 60 DaysMar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 29, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 28, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 21, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$341K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gaspar Noé
- Screenplay & Story
- Gaspar Noé
- Original Title
- Vortex
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Worldwide Gross
- $341K
- Production Studios
- Rectangle Productions, Les Cinémas de la Zone, KNM, Artémis Productions, Srab Films, Les Films Velvet, Kallouche Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gaspar Noé
Gaspar Noé
Benoît Debie
Denis Bedlow
Brahim Chioua, Vincent Maraval, Édouard Weil
Department Leadership Roster
Gaspar Noé
Director
Gaspar Noé
Writer
Jean Rabasse
Production Design
Denis Bedlow
Editor
Benoît Debie
Director of Photography
Jérôme Gaspard
Stunt Coordinator
Corinne Bruand
Costume Design
Pierre Buffin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Brahim Chioua
Producer
Vincent Maraval
Producer
Édouard Weil
Producer
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
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vortex
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vortex about?
Lui, a struggling author with a heart condition, and his wife Elle, a retired psychiatrist, find their idyllic life shattered when Elle begins to succumb to the effects of dementia.
Who directed Vortex?
Vortex was directed by Gaspar Noé.
Who stars in Vortex?
The principal cast of Vortex includes Dario Argento, Françoise Lebrun, Alex Lutz, Kamel Benchemekh, Corinne Bruand.
When was Vortex released and how long is it?
Vortex was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
How much did Vortex make at the box office?
Vortex grossed $341K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vortex?
Vortex holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).