Synopsis
This experimental documentary is filmed like the work of alchemist painters through three portraits. The movie describes the fight of the artist, with his brush, to transform a visual memory of the faces into a painting, using techniques that look like magic.
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Production and distribution (1)
- Executive Producer : Sidiani
Full credits (6)
- Executive Producer : Alain Mazars
- Screenwriter : Alain Mazars
- Director of Photography : Alain Mazars
- Music Composer : Bernard Parmegiani
- Editor : Alain Mazars
- Sound Recordist : Alain Mazars
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Experimental
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Production year : 1983
- Runtime : 20 min
- Visa number : 58212
- Visa issue date : 29/03/1984
- Color type : Color
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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)