“Age of Panic” stands as one of the exemplary works of modern French cinema, a landmark of what a daringly original filmmaker can do when working in a system of her own.

The improvisational story and frenzied performances match the chaotic footage; the film is exhausting, but the action is energizing.

Triet brilliantly orchestrates the intersection of documentary and fiction.

It’s hard to find a stable emotional POV to view this drama from, and that’s a good thing.