Dante 01

Far from Earth, at the edge of the galaxy, Dante 01 houses a high security prison and psychiatric outpost aboard a sprawling vessel. Saint-Georges, rescued from a mysterious contact with an alien force, arrives as a man tormented by a power he cannot fully control. That inner energy begins to twist the ship's already harsh inhabitants into suspects and rivals, blurring lines between guard and prisoner, scientist and patient. The claustrophobic corridors turn into a pressure chamber where fear, paranoia and violence feed on themselves. As the ship descends into chaos, each character confronts his own private demon while authorities struggle to maintain order. The rogue power promises to redefine what it means to be human inside this labyrinthine hell.

Released in 2008, Dante 01 is a French science fiction film directed by Marc Caro. It draws on writer Pierre Bordage's concepts, with a cast led by Lambert Wilson and Linh-Dan Pham, supported by Dominique Pinon.

Box office data for Dante 01 is not widely reported, and the film remains a niche entry within French science fiction cinema. Its modest budget is noted against a strong visual ambition and a recognizable cast.

Dante 01 has earned a small but persistent following among fans of Marc Caro and French genre cinema. Its industrial design, maze like ship sets, and eerie atmosphere are cited in discussions of late 2000s European science fiction for pushing style within constraints.

Critics generally acknowledge the film's audacious visuals and the way confinement magnifies human flaws. The story probes power dynamics, guilt, and the lure of uncontrolled force, presenting a morally gray landscape rather than a simple hero villain tale. While not a crowd pleaser, Dante 01 offers a distinct mood and a reminder that effective science fiction can unfold inside one ship as much as across distant planets.