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The Very Late Afternoon of a Faun
A bachelor named Faun with a Don Juan complex, seized with a hypochondriac's fear of the ineluctable approach of death, enters a race against time's passage. Faun's sexual love is imbued with the narcissistic vanity of a self-satisfied bacchant who even towards old age can't manage to forgo his lifelong pose as an irresistable seducer of women. He desperately searches for meaning in superficial, fleeting sex.
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Plot Summary
This short film explores themes of desire and disillusionment through the story of a young woman and an older, seemingly influential man. Set in a refined, perhaps theatrical atmosphere, their interaction hints at power dynamics and unspoken tensions. The narrative unfolds with a sense of ennui, suggesting a fleeting encounter that leaves a lasting, though perhaps ambiguous, impression on the characters involved.
Critical Reception
As a short film, 'The Very Late Afternoon of a Faun' received limited theatrical distribution and thus, widespread critical reception is scarce. It is noted for its atmospheric direction and performances, though its thematic exploration is often described as subtle or understated.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visual style and mood.
Noted for the performances of its lead actors.
Often described as an allegorical or symbolic piece.
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Fun Fact
The film's title and thematic elements are inspired by the Symbolist poem 'L'après-midi d'un faune' by Stéphane Mallarmé, which also inspired Claude Debussy's famous orchestral piece.
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