Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum
“A portrait from Roman Egypt, preserved beyond time.”
Synopsis
Using a funerary portrait from the Fayum preserved at the Louvre Museum, this documentary explores the art of portrait painting in Roman Egypt during the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. These strikingly realistic faces, painted on wooden panels and placed on mummies, reveal a multicultural society shaped by Egyptian, Greek, and Roman traditions. Through this single portrait, the film reflects on identity, memory, and the human relationship to death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Jaubert
- Original Title
- Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Musée du Louvre, Palette Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Jaubert
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Jaubert
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum
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What is Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum about?
Using a funerary portrait from the Fayum preserved at the Louvre Museum, this documentary explores the art of portrait painting in Roman Egypt during the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. These strikingly realistic faces, painted on wooden panels and placed on mummies, reveal a multicultural society shaped by Egyptian, Greek, and Roman traditions. Through this single portrait, the film reflects on identity, memory, and the human relationship to death.
Who directed Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum?
Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum was directed by Alain Jaubert.
Who stars in Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum?
The principal cast of Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum includes Marcel Cuvelier.
When was Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum released and how long is it?
Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 30m.