Denis, a young director who is still traumatised by the violent death of his young lover, decides to make a film with about this tragic episode. One of the highlights of this film is the insight it gives into the actual mechanics of filmmaking.
Credits: Director, Francois Leterrier ; writer, Francois Leterrier, Madeleine Chapsal, Bernard Revon ; photography, Jean Badal ; music, Serge Gainsbourg, Jean-Claude Vannier.
Cast: Francoise Fabian, Jean-Luc Bideau, Jane Birkin, Bulle Ogier, Jacques Weber.
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ACMI Identifier
X000209
Languages
English
French
Subject category
Foreign language films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)