Vidocq (2001 film)
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| Directed by | Pitof |
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| Based on | The memoirs of Eugène François Vidocq |
| Produced by | Dominique Farrugia |
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| Edited by | Thierry Hoss |
| Music by | Bruno Coulais |
| Distributed by | UGC Fox Distribution |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Budget | €23.2 million ($21 million) |
| Box office | $13.2 million |
Vidocq (North American DVD title: Dark Portals: The Chronicles of Vidocq) is a 2001 mystery film, directed by Pitof, starring Gérard Depardieu as historical figure Eugène François Vidocq pursuing a supernatural serial killer. The film's style has been likened to steampunk.
It is notable as being the first major fantasy film to be released that was shot entirely with digital cinematography, using a Sony HDW-F900 CineAlta camera. According to the Guinness World Records, Vidocq is the first full length feature filmed in digital high resolution.