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  • 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 by
    Edward 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

    Land Salzburg