Casting Queen

Switzerland, 1999
FILM, Animation, 3 min.

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directed by
Claude Barras
Written by
Claude Barras
Status
In distribution

Jane, a virtual actress, has to sit for an audition. The director for whom she must audition is both very demanding and reluctant to give any direction. Leaving her free to improvise, he is nonetheless quick to criticise. Jane is clearly subjugated and allows herself to be influenced. Where is this diabolical duet leading?

Jane, attrice virtuale, deve passare un'audizione. Il regista è esigente ma non dà precise indicazioni. Lascia all'attrice la libertà d'improvvisare ma interviene continuamente. Jane si rivela cosí influenzabile. A cosa porterà tutto questo?

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World Premiere
1999
Original Version
French (english subtitles),  colour, Beta SP, 3 min.
Production
Barrabas production, École cantonale d'art de Lausanne Département Cinéma
Producer
directed by
Claude Barras
Written by
Claude Barras
Cinemato­graphy
Claude Barras
Editing
Cédric Louis, Claude Barras
Location Sound Mix
Cédric Louis

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World Rights
Claude Barras

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