Demonlover

France/Mexico/Japan | 2002 | Olivier Assayas

In this newly restored techno-thriller from the director of Irma Vep, Summer Hours, and Personal Shopper, Connie Nielsen plays a corporate mole working to undermine a deal between two multinational conglomerates trying to control the internet market for 3-D hentai (pornographic Japanese animation and graphic novels). But industrial espionage is so rampant that she can’t trust her co-workers, or anyone really. Soon she finds herself on very dangerous ground—almost a character in a virtual reality game. This complex, mind-bending movie was originally likened to Mulholland Drive and Fight Club. Unrated director’s cut. With Chloë Sevigny, Charles Berling, and Gina Gershon; soundtrack by Sonic Youth. Cleveland revival premiere. Subtitles. 122 min.

Demonlover, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 2/19 thru at least 3/11 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $12, and you have 72 hours to watch it.

http://watch.eventive.org/demonlover/play/602e9fd827a0890c45daccd2