The Last Battle (1983)

The plot explores the devastation of civilization and issues of brutality, hostility and isolation. Pierre Jolivet stars as the main character (identified only as "The Man" in the end credits) who is menaced by "The Brute" (played by Jean Reno) on his journey through a world filled by people rendered nearly mute by some unknown incident.

Genres: Science Fiction

What to watch after The Last Battle

• Subway (1985) — Luc Besson directed both
• The Last Man on Earth (1964) — Same feel: dark, menacing
• The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) — Luc Besson directed both
• The Omega Man (1971) — Same subject: dystopia
• La Femme Nikita (1990) — Luc Besson directed both
• The Last Deadly Mission (2008)