Synopsis
A man kidnaps a famous painter who has withdrawn from public life. As a ransom, he orders the painter to paint a work that the kidnapper will then sell to a gallery. While the painter is carrying out the order, neither he nor his kidnapper manage to keep everything hidden about themselves. Each tries to take advantage of the other's weaknesses, while being observed by a third character.
Credits
Director (1)
Actors (4)
Production and distribution (3)
Full credits (9)
- Executive Producer : William Picot
- Screenwriter : Jacques Strang
- Director of Photography : Denis Gaubert
- Music Composer : Jacques Gandard
- Editor : Éric Armbruster
- Sound Recordist : Erwan Autesserre
- Co-producer : Christophe Cousin
- Production designers : Alexandra Lassen, Carole Charreaud
- Sales Agent : William Picot
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Fiction
- Sub-genre : Film noir
- Themes : Art, Murder
- Production language : French
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French
- Production year : 2004
- Runtime : 15 min
- Visa number : 110.304
- Visa issue date : 22/10/2004
- Production formats : 35mm
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 1.85
- Audio format : Dolby SR
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