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Fausse Nouvelle

Charlotte Pouyaud // France // 2021 // 04:35 min

Experimental, Live Action

Synopsis:
The story of two bandits who have committed horse theft and wander amidst abandoned plains and dusky forests, until their own crime catches up with them.

Three Questions for the Director

1. Short Film has a unique way of telling stories and exploring themes. What is it that fascinates you about the short format?

Charlotte Puoyaud: I think the short format is a great way to tell stories keeping only their essence, without frills.

2. The program your film is selected for is called “Die lange Nacht des abwegigen Films”: What connection do you see between your film and that title?

Charlotte Puoyaud: My short film is a long journey from day to night, from humanity to animality, like a crazy sleepless night.

3. What film has inspried you most to make films yourself and what part of it do you see in your own work?

Charlotte Puoyaud: For this film, I was really inspired by John Boorman « Excalibur » as we can see with the outfits and the magical dimension of my work.