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.
Interesting, but I’m not a fan of the masons