Immortal

A distant future earth is ruled by ancient gods and people altered through genetic tinkering. The gods move through a bustling rain slick metropolis while the human population bears the marks of experimental science. One god, condemned to death, seeks a fresh mortal host to bear his child, dragging a wary woman named Jill into his scheme. As factions collide, the story follows a perilous chase across a world where faith, science and power clash and the line between deity and human grows dangerously blurred.

Directed by Enki Bilal and released in 2004, Immortal adapts Bilal’s graphic novel world about gods and mutants. The production budget was about 24.7 million, with Linda Hardy, Thomas Kretschmann, and Charlotte Rampling headlining.

Box office data for Immortal is not widely published. The film circulated in international markets with limited distribution, and precise grosses are not readily available.

Reception and themes: Critics praised its audacious blend of mythic imagery with futuristic setting, calling Bilal’s direction visually bold even when the narrative pacing splits opinion. The story probes power, faith, and the cost of divine interference in human lives.

Cultural impact: Immortal stands out for its painterly production design that mirrors Bilal's comic panels in motion. Its distinctive look influenced European sci fi aesthetics and preserves a cult following among fans of Bilal's artwork.