Gianluca Matarrese's film intertwines art and life, depicting Anne Barbot's journey as she prepares a theatrical adaptation of L'Assommoir after her divorce. The narrative is focused on her relationship with Benoit Dallongeville, a neighbor and co-actor, showcasing their evolving dynamic during intense rehearsals. The film employs close, handheld camera techniques that capture the nuance of their emotions, blurring lines between scripted interactions and genuine feelings. While the film aims to illustrate the connection between performance and personal experience, it sometimes feels constrained by its art-versus-life theme, affecting the authenticity of its emotional moments.
Gianluca Matarrese's hybrid film blurs the lines between documentary and fiction, as well as theatre and cinema, reflecting the complexities of personal relationships.
Anne Barbot, recently divorced, finds parallels between her life and the character Gervaise from Zola's 'L'Assommoir', as both seek professional autonomy post-breakup.
The film's approach features close camera work that captures intimate emotions, revealing the evolving chemistry between Barbot and co-actor Benoit Dallongeville during rehearsals.
As rehearsals between Barbot and Dallongeville progress, boundaries between performance and reality blur, showcasing their evolving relationship through both scripted lines and real-life interactions.
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