No Fear, No Die

No Fear, No Die

Directed by Claire Denis

Produced by Camera One, Cinéa

199093 min6.1 / 10

A gritty, melancholic portrait of two men from the margins pursuing a dangerous obsession through illegal cockfighting, exploring themes of survival and masculine pride.

Dah and Jocelyn come from former French colonies to coach their rooster, "S'en fout la mort", for an illicit cock-fight in the basement of a restaurant.

Questions people ask

  • Is No Fear, No Die violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is No Fear, No Die sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does No Fear, No Die end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is No Fear, No Die scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is No Fear, No Die easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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Rarity54

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Surprise31

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Love25

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