Les Aventures extraordinaires d'Adèle Blanc-Sec
Director: Luc Besson
Cast: Louise Bourgoin, Mathieu Amalric, Gilles Lellouche, Jean-Paul Rouve, Jacky Nercessian
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Vous n'avez pas honte d'attaquer une jeune femme seule et sans défense ? Quoique sans défense, c'est vite dit.
Context
Spoken when facing armed ambushers during her expedition in Egypt.
Meaning
Captures Adèle’s trademark wit and fearless self-reliance in the face of mortal danger.
Quand on a une soeur, on n'abandonne jamais.
Context
Spoken while speaking of her comatose twin sister, Agathe.
Meaning
Condenses the core emotional theme of the entire film: unwavering sisterly love.
Excusez-moi, mademoiselle... mais je ne suis pas médecin. Je suis le physicien nucléaire de la cour.
Context
Delivered right after his reanimation in Adèle’s apartment.
Meaning
The comedic climax where ancient court terminology subverts modern expectations, driving Adèle to find the rest of the Louvre’s mummies.
J'adore cette ville.
Context
Said while looking over Paris after soaring across its skyline.
Meaning
Reaffirms the Belle Époque romance and Besson’s homage to Paris.
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