The flashing lights are to create a sense of uneasiness again. Gaspar Noe uses low frequency sound to create nausea, headaches, and disorientation in the beginning and uses it again here to make the viewer feel sick after the mood changes dramatically.
Also it symbolizes the chaos that occurs in the universe & how life can easily spiral out of control as it does in the movie.
Alex, Marcus, Pierre, Le Boucher, Le Tenia, Stéphane, and Mourad
What is the plot of Irreversible?
Events over the course of one traumatic night in Paris unfold in reverse-chronological order as the beautiful Alex is brutally raped and beaten by a stranger in an underpass tunnel.
What was the budget for Irreversible?
4.6 million
How much did Irreversible earn at the worldwide box office?
$6.49 million
How much did Irreversible earn at the US box office?
$803,000
What is Irreversible rated?
Not Rated
What genre is Irreversible?
Crime Drama, Crime, Drama, Mystery, and Thriller
How many awards has Irreversible won?
3 awards
How many awards has Irreversible been nominated for?
16 nominations
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