The unhappy son of a locksmith helps out with a job for the lady of the manor. Her house contains a history that is of vital importance to him. Hippeau catalogues the subtle tensions of human interaction focusing on the search for security.
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Luz da manhã
On a summer’s day, a mother, daughter and granddaughter’s care-free day trip comes to an abrupt end. Beautiful and restrained. -
Before Passing
Fairytale about the day before Lunar Passing. A little girl visits the ‘lunatic’ living in the woods to try to make sense of her impending… -
Light Plate
Beautiful, nostalgic essay situated between Italian tradition and modernity with views of the countryside. Handmade celluloid, scope cinematography. -
Het zwijgen van Helena
Subdued, oppressive student film about strong family ties during difficult times. A mother on holiday with her adult children, dies.
Film details
- Country of production
- France
- Year
- 2013
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2013
- Length
- 19'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
