Before this time, films by F.J. Ossang were not comparable to other films. But Ciel éteint! calls to mind films from the 1970s by Philippe Garrel (Marie pour mémoire, Le révélateur), closely related to anarchist filmmaker Jean-Pierre Lajournade. With the mythological everydayness of the young, destitute lovers Philémon and Baucis live in their cottage (made of reed in Ovid, made of wood in Ossang’s version). At the end of the credits one finds the most beautiful visual declaration of love ever.
Also in this combined programme
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Zona inquinata
A dirty deal between cowboys. The fight between the Texan Benz, head of a gang of assassins, and Captain Mort, his right-hand man. Screens before… -
Vladivostok
In the tradition of silent film. A sea, a voyage, a new life? Then Vladivostok: city of images. Featuring a cameo by director Paul Cox. -
Silencio
Trees, the sea, megaliths, an iron bridge and a woman, filmed during the first and last hour of the day. With music by Throbbing Gristle.
Film details
- Countries of production
- France, Russia
- Year
- 2008
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2011
- Length
- 23'
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
