Ivul (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2010, Ivul is a fantasy and drama film directed by Andrew Kötting, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. IVUL is the extraordinary story of Alex (Jacob Auzanneau), a young man who climbs on to the roof of his house and refuses to ever come back down to earth. His actions devastate his beloved family and we watch as their world falls apart. A dark and mysterious gardener (Tchili from This Filthy Earth) keeps watch over the family but is powerless to exorcise the curse that he feels has befallen them. Meanwhile the twin sisters (Manon and Capucine) provide light but sometimes macabre relief. The world of IVUL is a world of both fairytale and nightmare with the family manor house and forest landscape providing a compelling backdrop to the story.
Who’s in it. Ivul stars Jacob Auzanneau as Alex, Adélaïde Leroux as Freya, Jean-Luc Bideau as Ivul and Aurélia Petit as Freya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Ivul has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ivul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ivul tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ivul (2010)?
- In GB, Ivul is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ivul worth watching?
- Ivul holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ivul?
- Ivul stars Jacob Auzanneau, Adélaïde Leroux, Jean-Luc Bideau, Aurélia Petit and Xavier Tchili.
- When was Ivul released?
- Ivul was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.