The Tribe 1991
In Yves Boisset's gripping 1991 drama-thriller *The Tribe*, a young idealistic physician, Dr. Olivier Rohan, balances the humble beginnings of his general practice with shift work in a hospital emergency room.
Director: Yves Boisset
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tribe (1991) about?
The film follows Dr. Olivier Rohan, a compassionate newly minted doctor struggling to build his practice while working night shifts in a chaotic hospital ER. When he witnesses a young man's unnatural death during a routine emergency visit, he's drawn into a hidden world of danger, institutional failure, and moral ambiguity that challenges everything he believes in.
Who directed The Tribe?
Yves Boisset, a French director known for his socially conscious films, helms *The Tribe*.
Who stars in The Tribe?
The film features Stéphane Freiss as Dr. Olivier Rohan, alongside Catherine Wilkening, Maxime Leroux, Kader Boukhanef, and Jean-Pierre Bacri in pivotal roles.
Is The Tribe (1991) worth watching?
*The Tribe* is a tense, morally charged drama that stands out for its atmospheric storytelling and timely themes. While it's a slow-burn with limited mainstream recognition, its focus on systemic failure and personal integrity gives it depth—well worth it for fans of character-driven crime films.
How long is The Tribe?
The film runs for 90 minutes.
About The Tribe (1991) — A Young Doctor's Dark Night in a City of Shadows
In Yves Boisset's gripping 1991 drama-thriller *The Tribe*, a young idealistic physician, Dr. Olivier Rohan, balances the humble beginnings of his general practice with shift work in a hospital emergency room. While tending to the city's most vulnerable at night, he stumbles upon a sinister mystery after witnessing the suspicious death of a troubled patient. What starts as a routine call spirals into a dark exploration of urban decay, moral ambiguity, and the fragile line between healing and harm.
As Rohan digs deeper, he uncovers a web of institutional neglect and personal betrayal that forces him to question the very foundations of trust in modern society. With a tense atmosphere thick with suspense and moral dilemma, the film blends crime and drama into a brooding character study. Boisset crafts a haunting portrait of a city—and a man—at odds with themselves, where even the brightest ideals can be swallowed by the shadows of the system.