Boxer les mots

2022 1h 24m FR

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Synopsis

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From November 2018 to May 2019, nine long-sentence inmates from the Meaux-Chauconin penitentiary will take part in a theatrical creation directed by choreographer Hervé Sika with the collaboration of professional artists and the Orchestre de chambre de Paris. From boxing sessions to writing workshops and dance rehearsals, right up to the final performance at the MC 93 in Bobigny, and despite the doubts and hazards of working in a prison environment, a surprising show will emerge that will have a profound effect on the participants.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director: Emmanuel Courcol
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Emmanuel Courcol, shot by Matteo Severi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Gauthier shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt27043848 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Emmanuel Courcol directs. Matteo Severi behind the camera. Paul Gauthier cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 4 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Emmanuel Courcol, shot by Matteo Severi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Paul Gauthier shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt27043848 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.