The Film to Come
Le Film à venir
Synopsis
If any single piece can act as a key to Ruiz, it may be the 1997 short Le Film à Venir (The Film to Come). The titular film is a holy fragment of celluloid that can only be seen by a secret society known as the Philokinetes. They watch it on a loop, somnambulating through a life that is unreal by comparison. It is the belief of the Philokinetes that film has an existence “independent from humans. Cinema, they said, is the primeval soup of a new life form. There from were to emerge pure screening creatures. Which is to say, non-topical beings.” - n+1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Cinema Giovanni)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raúl Ruiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Raúl Ruiz
- Original Score
- Jorge Arriagada
- Original Title
- Le Film à venir
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raúl Ruiz
Raúl Ruiz
Jorge Arriagada
Jacques Bouquin
Valeria Sarmiento
Silvia Voser
Department Leadership Roster
Raúl Ruiz
Director
Jacques Bouquin
Director of Photography
Valeria Sarmiento
Editor
Raúl Ruiz
Writer
Silvia Voser
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Film to Come
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Film to Come about?
If any single piece can act as a key to Ruiz, it may be the 1997 short Le Film à Venir (The Film to Come). The titular film is a holy fragment of celluloid that can only be seen by a secret society known as the Philokinetes. They watch it on a loop, somnambulating through a life that is unreal by comparison. It is the belief of the Philokinetes that film has an existence “independent from humans. Cinema, they said, is the primeval soup of a new life form. There from were to emerge pure screening creatures. Which is to say, non-topical beings.” - n+1
Who directed The Film to Come?
The Film to Come was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who stars in The Film to Come?
The principal cast of The Film to Come includes Not specified.
When was The Film to Come released and how long is it?
The Film to Come was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Film to Come?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Film to Come was composed by Jorge Arriagada.