Diptych
A short film by Walerian Borowczyk in two parts. The first 'panel' follows the morning routine of Leon Boyer who, despite being almost 100 years old, still farms the land, drives a vintage car, and plays with his two dogs. The second panel shows shots of beautiful flowers and a cat, to a recording of Tino Rossi singing 'La romance de Nadir / Je crois encore entendre' from Bizet's opera 'Les pêcheurs de perles'.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Diptyque |
| Year | 1967 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Walerian Borowczyk |
| Runtime | 9 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (13 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Borowczyk constructs the film as two juxtaposed pictorial miniatures, exploring the contrast between human perseverance and natural fragility. He relies on observation over narrative, transforming routine and beauty into a meditative spectacle.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of quiet contemplation, a gentle melancholy for a fading world of manual labor, and the pure joy of observing a flower. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Walerian Borowczyk
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Watch in silence, in the morning, with a cup of coffee. Like a brief meditation to start the day.
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