These Sorcerers Are Mad
These Sorcerers Are Mad

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These Sorcerers Are Mad

1978
Movie
100 min
French

Julien est envoyé par son patron à l'île Maurice, où il fait la connaissance d'Henri, un chômeur professionnel. Un soir de beuverie, les deux hommes se soulagent au pied d'une statue sacrée. Offensés par ce sacrilège, les dieux les punissent en leur ôtant leur reflet et en les faisant léviter. Si cette situation leur paraît au début invivable, les deux hommes finissent cependant par tirer parti de ces désavantages pour régler leurs problèmes personnels.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users88%
Director: Jean-Pierre GorinGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the concept of 'madness' through the lens of cinema, featuring interviews and archival footage that question the very definition of sanity and artistic expression. It delves into the lives and works of individuals who challenged societal norms through their creative endeavors.

Critical Reception

Critically acclaimed for its intellectual depth and unique approach to documentary filmmaking, 'These Sorcerers Are Mad' was praised for its thought-provoking exploration of unconventional minds. Reviewers highlighted its challenging nature and its ability to spark debate on the fine line between genius and insanity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intellectual rigor and unconventional subject matter.

  • Hailed as a groundbreaking examination of creativity and societal perception of 'madness'.

  • Noted for its challenging yet rewarding viewing experience.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's ambitious scope and its unique perspective on artistic expression and mental states. Many found it to be an eye-opening and thought-provoking experience that encouraged deeper reflection.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Grand Prix (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam), Won Special Jury Prize (Locarno International Film Festival).

Fun Fact

Director Jean-Pierre Gorin initially conceived the film as a series of lectures before evolving it into a feature-length documentary exploring the intersection of cinema and psychology.

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