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Fernand Deligny. On a Film to Be Made
Fernand Deligny speaks of the object of his observation: autism. He talks about it as the researcher he is, with approximations, questions and gives us the most accurate picture possible. By successive keys, he brings us into the troubling enigma of a world without language. He puts us on the watch, with him in an unknown land. He addresses the filmmaker Renaud Victor and Renaud Victor share his dazzlement: he films intelligence at work.
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Plot Summary
This film is a radical exploration of communication and representation, featuring Fernand Deligny's attempts to create a film that transcends conventional narrative structures. It delves into his theories on creating alternative modes of expression, particularly in relation to individuals with severe communication difficulties, showcasing his unique approach to filmmaking as a philosophical and pedagogical tool.
Critical Reception
As an experimental and highly theoretical work, 'Fernand Deligny. On a Film to Be Made' is more of a philosophical inquiry than a mainstream film. It has been appreciated within academic and avant-garde film circles for its groundbreaking approach to cinema and its engagement with complex ideas about language, thought, and societal structures. Its reception is often characterized by intellectual engagement rather than popular acclaim.
What Reviewers Say
A challenging and intellectually stimulating cinematic experiment.
Explores radical ideas about communication and filmmaking.
Fascinating for those interested in avant-garde and philosophical cinema.
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Fun Fact
Fernand Deligny developed a unique 'map' system, a form of visual language, to facilitate communication with non-verbal individuals, which is a central theme explored in his theoretical and filmmaking work.
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