Synopsis
The work by a writer with high ideals is systematically turned down by a cynical publisher. The writer persists and sacrifices his existence, living on a knife edge. This finally leads to his death. When the publisher learns of this, he changes his mind.
Credits
Director (1)
Production and distribution (2)
- Executive Producer : Les Films du Nord
- Foreign production company : La Boîte... Productions
Full credits (6)
- Executive Producer : Arnaud Demuynck
- Screenwriter : Frits Standaert
- Music Composer : Wouter De Belder
- Editor : Frits Standaert
- Sound Recordist : Fred Meert
- Production Designer : Virginie Bourdin
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Animated film
- Sub-genre : Psychological comedy
- Themes : Literature, Exile
- Production language : No dialogue
- Coproducer countries : France, Belgium
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : Minority French (France, Belgium)
- Production year : 2004
- Runtime : 14 min
- Visa number : 108.471
- Visa issue date : 12/05/2004
- Production formats : 35mm
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 1.66
- Audio format : Dolby SR
- Rating restrictions : None
News & awards
Selections (9)
Tetouan - International Festival of Mediterranean Cinema
Morocco, 2005
Carte blanche animation - Unifrance
Awards (1)
Larissa Mediterranean Festival of New Directors
Greece, 2004
Mention du jury compétition internationale
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