In the Realm of Perfection
Julien Faraut / France / 2018 / Czech Premiere / 95 min.
synopsis
An essay study on the possibilities of combining sports and film. Using traditional French film theory and philosophy, the director analyzes the sports performances of American tennis legend John McEnroe captured on 16mm film. The film offers a contemplation on the relationship between duration (durée), the passage of time, and motion.
biography
French filmmaker Julien Faraut (1978) worked as an administrator at the French Institute of Sport’s film archive. He combines sports, art, and cinematography in his film work.
more about film
| director: | Julien Faraut |
| cast: | John McEnroe, Mathieu Amalric |
| producer: | William Jéhannin, Raphaëlle Delauche |
| script: | Julien Faraut |
| editing: | Andrei Bogdanov |
| sound: | Léon Rousseau, Serge Teyssot Gay |
contact
FILM CONSTELLATION / Chloe Tai / 1 Green Bank / E1W2PA / London / United Kingdom / +44 207 702 0605 / chloe@filmconstellation.com / www.filmconstellation.com
Film at festival
| premiere type: | Czech Premiere |
| festival edition: | 2018 |
| section: | A Testimony on Knowledge |
| format: | DCP |
| language: | English, French |
| colour: | Colour |
Info
| director: | Julien Faraut |
| original title: | L'Empire de la perfection |
| country: | France |
| year: | 2018 |
| running time: | 95 min. |
