Science Fiction,Animation
Luxembourg,France,United Kingdom,India,Belgium,Canada
The Prodigies is a psychological thriller directed by Antoine Charreyron and based on a novel by Bernard Lenteric. The film follows the story of five prodigies – Gil, Lena, Ian, Mindy, and Nicholas – who are attacked and left for dead in Central Park. The attack triggers a traumatic response in each of them, causing them to become sociopathic and vengeful.
The film explores themes of trauma, revenge, and the limits of human intelligence. Each of the prodigies possesses a unique talent – Gil is a master of martial arts, Lena is a skilled hacker, Ian is a mathematical genius, Mindy is an art prodigy, and Nicholas is a gifted psychic. Together, they use their skills to orchestrate a series of devastating attacks on New York City.
Jimbo Farrar, the sixth prodigy, is the only one who can stop them. He is aware of their plans and is determined to fight against them, even as his own abilities are pushed to the limit. The film builds to a thrilling climax as the prodigies race against time to carry out their ultimate revenge on society.
Throughout the film, the audience is forced to question the line between genius and madness. The prodigies are cold and calculating, their intelligence twisted by their trauma and desire for revenge. The film raises important questions about the responsibility that comes with intellectual gifts, and the dangers of unchecked power.
