Synopsis
The camera focuses on a face marked by solitude. It maintains this gaze, getting closer to the distress of this homeless, lonely man. Eschewing pity or complacency, this documentary paints a humane and respectful portrait of this street person.
Credits
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Full credits (7)
- Screenwriter : Luc Maréchaux
- Director of Photography : Luc Maréchaux
- Editor : Luc Maréchaux
- Sound Recordist : Luc Maréchaux
- Producer : Luc Maréchaux
- Sound Editor : Luc Maréchaux
- Sound Mixer : Luc Maréchaux
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Documentary
- Sub-genre : Auteur documentary, Portrait
- Themes : Wandering, Exclusion
- Production language : French
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2004
- Runtime : 16 min 39 seconds
- Visa number : 121.530
- Visa issue date : 28/11/2008
- Production formats : Mini DV
- Color type : Color and Black & White
- Aspect ratio : 4/3
- Audio format : Stereo
- Rating restrictions : None
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🏆 This short film won the César Award 2024 for Best Short Film (Fiction)