Gaspar Noé’s 2002 film Irreversible is a controversial French psychological thriller known for its reverse-chronological structure, extreme violence, and technical use of infrasound and long takes to induce audience anxiety. The film is a staple of "New French Extremity" cinema, exploring themes of trauma and fate while dividing critics between acclaim for its technical ambition and criticism of its graphic, potentially exploitative content. More information about the film's 2002 Cannes debut and reception can be found via The Guardian [theguardian.com].