A flashback showing the weeks leading up to the production, explaining how the director, Rémi (Romain Duris), was hired to remake a Japanese film for a new live-streaming platform.
Coupez ! served as the opening film for the in 2022. Its original French title was Z (comme Z) , but it was changed to Coupez ! ("Cut!") shortly before its premiere following requests from Ukrainian filmmakers due to the letter "Z" becoming a militaristic symbol during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Critics often describe the film as a "hall of mirrors" that rewards viewers for their patience during the intentionally "bad" first 30 minutes. While some reviewers from sites like IMDb and Loud and Clear Reviews noted that it adheres very closely to the original source material, many praised its frantic energy and heartfelt tribute to the communal effort of filmmaking. officially, or