Michel Perrin, the head of the European division of a multinational
company, and the young actress Sarah Gaucher would seem to have nothing
in common. Yet they go missing at precisely the same time, on the
same day, and in the same manner, to reappear three days later as if
nothing had happened. Neither Michel nor Sarah can recall where
they have been for these three days, but what is most bizarre is that
they both have a large scar on the skull, in exactly the same
place. They also have the same uncontrollable urge to drink
water. Then, one day, the sun refuses to show itself. On
this day, Michel and Sarah suddenly recall what has happened to
them. At a press conference Michel reveals that he and Sarah were
abducted by aliens to warn humanity that it must not go on squandering
the world's energy supplies which they themselves are dependent
upon...
In the 1910s, French cinema led the way with a new industry which actively encouraged innovation. From the serials of Louis Feuillade to the first auteur pieces of Abel Gance, this decade is rich in cinematic marvels.