Opéra zéro
Synopsis
Life is "a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." William Shakespeare, with words written four centuries ago, inspired animator Jacques Giraldeau to dwell on man's passion for life, and his propensity to destroy himself. The result, Opéra zéro, is a technically complex and fascinating animation film using cut-outs, drawings, xerography, prints, photography, etching and engraving techniques, and requiring more than 50 000 different manipulations of the material.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Giraldeau
- Original Title
- Opéra zéro
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Giraldeau
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Giraldeau
Director
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What is Opéra zéro about?
Life is "a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." William Shakespeare, with words written four centuries ago, inspired animator Jacques Giraldeau to dwell on man's passion for life, and his propensity to destroy himself. The result, Opéra zéro, is a technically complex and fascinating animation film using cut-outs, drawings, xerography, prints, photography, etching and engraving techniques, and requiring more than 50 000 different manipulations of the material.
Who directed Opéra zéro?
Opéra zéro was directed by Jacques Giraldeau.
Who stars in Opéra zéro?
The principal cast of Opéra zéro includes Not specified.
When was Opéra zéro released and how long is it?
Opéra zéro was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 6m.