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A man and a woman in Paris, their connection trembling with passion, unfolds not as a linear tale but as a stream of consciousness. This 1923 experimental short rejects traditional narrative, employing multiple exposures, severe close-ups, and dense montage. These techniques build not a plot, but a psychological construct where emotions outweigh events. A love triangle emerges not from dialogue, but from the layering of film and play of shadows, transforming a simple affair into a drama of grave consequences. Antonin Artaud embodies the leading male role, his presence adding a layer of visceral intensity.
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| Original Title | Fait-divers |
| Year | 1923 |
| Country | France |
| Director | Claude Autant-Lara |
| Runtime | 23 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.4/10 (6 votes) |
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The film is a cinematic equivalent of a shattered mirror, each fragment holding a piece of truth while the whole remains elusive. The director invites us not to watch a story, but to feel it from within, through the nervous system of its editing.
What lingers after the final frame is not a plot, but its emotional imprint—anxious and beautiful. This is a bold reminder of cinema's raw, formative power to communicate directly with the subconscious. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Claude Autant-Lara
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A dreamlike Paris woven from light, shadow, and obsession.
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