Two narrators, one seen and one unseen, discuss possible connections between a series of paintings. The on-screen narrator walks through three-dimensional reproductions of each painting, featuring real people, sometimes moving, in an effort to explain the series’ significance.
Director: Raúl Ruiz. AKA The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting
Writers: Raúl Ruiz, Pierre Klossowski (participation).
Stars: Jean Rougeul, Chantal Paley, Jean Raynaud, Daniel Grimm, Isidro Romero, Bernard Daillencourt, Jean-Damien Thiollier, Alix Comte, Christian Broutin, Guy Bonnafoux, Tony Rödel, Pascal Lambertini, Jean Narboni, Nadège Clair, Jean Reno, Vincent Skimenti, Anne Desbois, Stéphane Shandor.
Cinematographer: Sacha Vierny.
Composer: Jorge Arriagada.
Very much appreciated, Jon! Thank you!
Many thanks for this one Jon
Great post, probably Ruiz at his best. Thank you for all the gems you propose.