Little-known French action flick 'Ad Vitam' storms to the top of Netflix, stunning industry insiders.
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Director Florent-Emilio Siri's taut thriller, featuring breakout star Sami Bouajila, has racked up over 50 million views in its first two weeks on the streaming giant.
This surprise hit is the latest example of Netflix's ability to turn foreign-language films into global sensations, shaking up the traditional Hollywood distribution model.
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Florent-Emilio Siri, Sami Bouajila, Netflix, Ad Vitam