Tableaux
Synopsis
Tableaux presents three new works by Ulrich Seidl for the Über das Leben, die Liebe und den Tod exhibition in EYE FilmMuseum in Amsterdam . Each is composed of footage originally shot for different films but never used. The material consists of so-called tableaux, a distinctive hallmark of Seidl’s visual language in which one or more of his protagonists are filmed looking directly into the camera in silence for a brief period. These images or scenes are unsettling not only because they break the ‘sacred’ fourth wall, but above all because Seidl makes the viewer complicit. The protagonists look directly into your eyes. It is as though the viewer, rather than the person on screen, is caught in the act of voyeurism. The effect is disconcerting, yet it also creates a more immediate sense of engagement with the characters.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrich Seidl
- Original Title
- Tableaux
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrich Seidl
Department Leadership Roster
Ulrich Seidl
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tableaux.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tableaux
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What is Tableaux about?
Tableaux presents three new works by Ulrich Seidl for the Über das Leben, die Liebe und den Tod exhibition in EYE FilmMuseum in Amsterdam . Each is composed of footage originally shot for different films but never used. The material consists of so-called tableaux, a distinctive hallmark of Seidl’s visual language in which one or more of his protagonists are filmed looking directly into the camera in silence for a brief period. These images or scenes are unsettling not only because they break the ‘sacred’ fourth wall, but above all because Seidl makes the viewer complicit. The protagonists look directly into your eyes. It is as though the viewer, rather than the person on screen, is caught in the act of voyeurism. The effect is disconcerting, yet it also creates a more immediate sense of engagement with the characters.
Who directed Tableaux?
Tableaux was directed by Ulrich Seidl.
Who stars in Tableaux?
The principal cast of Tableaux includes Not specified.
When was Tableaux released and how long is it?
Tableaux was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 5m.