Nocturnes
Synopsis
In this poetic story, set in the late 1950s, the life of a small boy is influenced by historical events, ranging from the exploration of space to the Algerian War. His father is drafted and the boy’s cozy home changes into the cold walls of a barracks flat. His central focus becomes the world of child fantasy and imagination. The director has made an attempt at capturing the thoughts, dreams and anxieties of one child, which sets out on a journey to the centre of the Earth, while the adult hero remembering his childhood sets out on a journey to the centre of himself. The rhythm of the story flows just like a nocturne, a lyrical musical piece expressing a night mood. The director’s ambition was not to create a realistic film, but to try to transpose a child’s fantasies into images.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Colomer
- Original Title
- Nocturnes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Catalan, French
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Archipel 33>35
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Colomer
Henry Colomer
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Henry Colomer
Director
Henry Colomer
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What is Nocturnes about?
In this poetic story, set in the late 1950s, the life of a small boy is influenced by historical events, ranging from the exploration of space to the Algerian War. His father is drafted and the boy’s cozy home changes into the cold walls of a barracks flat. His central focus becomes the world of child fantasy and imagination. The director has made an attempt at capturing the thoughts, dreams and anxieties of one child, which sets out on a journey to the centre of the Earth, while the adult hero remembering his childhood sets out on a journey to the centre of himself. The rhythm of the story flows just like a nocturne, a lyrical musical piece expressing a night mood. The director’s ambition was not to create a realistic film, but to try to transpose a child’s fantasies into images.
Who directed Nocturnes?
Nocturnes was directed by Henry Colomer.
Who stars in Nocturnes?
The principal cast of Nocturnes includes Quentin Testas, Zacharie Olivet, Sarah Grappin, Miquel García Borda.
When was Nocturnes released and how long is it?
Nocturnes was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.