The Paris Film
Synopsis
“The Paris Film” is a visual short story inspired by the work of Argentine writer Julio Cortázar. A woman staying in a friend’s apartment in Paris has a weekly routine: every Tuesday she goes to a photobooth and takes a picture of herself. But then strange things start to happen.Composed of sensual, dynamic imagery and grooving, tango-influenced music, “The Paris Film” is a playful mystery about dislocation and loss of identity. It’s also a visual exploration of the different ways a person can interact physically with architectural space. Finally, it’s a look at the role photographs as objects once played in our lives, and the interest we have in recording ourselves.
“The Paris Film” was shot on location in Paris using video, super 8 and still photographs.
Credits
directed byEdward Ratliff and Anja Hitzenberger
starring
Jimena Paz
with
Lorena González I. and Carl Lesnor
voice
Adriana Sananes
cinematography
Anja Hitzenberger
music
Edward Ratliff
editor
Azul Arco Iris
story
Edward Ratliff and Anja Hitzenberger
editorial assistance
Nicole Vlado
running time: 14:56