Synopsis
Story of the King of Naples' dream in which he saw the Human Heart in its search for maturity and a place in the community of men of good will. Taken from a 15th century manuscript, written by the King of Naples and illustrated by court painters.
Credits
Director (1)
Production and distribution (2)
- Executive Producer : Argos Films
- Film exports/foreign sales : Cité Films
Full credits (6)
- Executive Producer : Anatole Dauman
- Screenwriter : André Chamson
- Director of Photography : Antonio Harispe
- Music Composer : Elsa Barraine
- Narration Writer : André Chamson
- Narrator : Maria Casarès
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Documentary
- Production language : French
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 1952
- Runtime : 15 min
- Visa number : 11650
- Visa issue date : 27/05/1952
- Production formats : 35mm
- Color type : Black & White
- Aspect ratio : 1.37
- Audio format : Mono
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In the maternity ward, Céline awaits the arrival of her first child. It is Jeanne, her partner, who will bring her into the world. At night, in the entrance hall of the hospital, she meets men who are waiting, like herself.
🏆 This short film won the César Award 2024 for Best Short Film (Fiction)