Man Without a Head, The
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THE MAN WITHOUT A HEAD (L'HOMME SANS TĘTE) is one of the most outstanding short film debuts of recent years. Made over 4 years by Juan Solanas, who previously worked as a cinematographer, it's not only visually and technically accomplished, but also sensitively drawn - a great example of how a short can be every bit as entertaining and moving as a feature. The film won a raft of awards around the world including the Jury Prize at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival and France's leading award, the Cesar. An ordinary room overlooking a vast industrial landscape. In the distance, the ocean as far as the eye can see. With a nostalgic air, the man without a head dances with lively steps. A bow tie is tied. A photograph, with a dazzling look from the one he loves. He prepares himself for the romantic rendezvous. Tonight, he will declare his love. For such an occasion, he shall buy a head. "We're living in a period where cinema is a product; movies are becoming more and more commercialized. Short films are one of the last real places for artistic freedom - they're important to celebrate just for that." Juan Solanas
This film has never been screened
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