Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces)
Camera sutra (of de bleekgezichten)
Synopsis
The Herts Camera Sutra or The Palefaces (1973) is a militant and visually fragmented critique of Belgian bourgeois society, blending documentary collage with semi-autobiographical fiction. De Hert attacks the distractions of nationalism, religion, and popular culture while exposing capitalism, social injustice, and postcolonial exploitation. The film’s second half shifts to a disillusioned group of rebellious youths, revealing the uncertainty and emotional paralysis behind revolutionary ideals. Both politically fierce and deeply self-questioning, the film captures the tension between radical ambition and powerlessness.
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Robbe De Hert
Robbe
Monique Beyns
Tarzan
Freddy Beyns
Freddy
Rufus J. Bonez
Rufus
Frans Smolders
Smolders
Alfred van Kuyk
Hitchcock
Ida Dequeecker
Ida
Danielle Petit-Jean
Nelly
Frieda Pittoors
Frieda
Dirk Everaert
Dirk
Piet Raes
Piet
Guido Van Zieleghem
Guido
Jacques Vandenbergh
Jaak
Rudi van Vlaanderen
Rudi
Reinhilde Decleir
Reinhilde
John Van Gestel
John
Jeanine De Roef
Jeanine
Leo Madder
Leo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robbe De Hert
- Screenplay & Story
- Robbe De Hert, Frans Huybrechts
- Original Title
- Camera sutra (of de bleekgezichten)
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Cinécentrum N.V., Fugitive Cinema Holland, Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Nederlandse Cultuur (België)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robbe De Hert
Robbe De Hert, Frans Huybrechts
Guido Henderickx, Magda Reypens
Paul De Vree, Patrick Le Bon
Department Leadership Roster
Robbe De Hert
Writer
Frans Huybrechts
Writer
Robbe De Hert
Director
Guido Henderickx
Editor
Paul De Vree
Producer
Patrick Le Bon
Producer
Magda Reypens
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces)
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What is Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces) about?
The Herts Camera Sutra or The Palefaces (1973) is a militant and visually fragmented critique of Belgian bourgeois society, blending documentary collage with semi-autobiographical fiction. De Hert attacks the distractions of nationalism, religion, and popular culture while exposing capitalism, social injustice, and postcolonial exploitation. The film’s second half shifts to a disillusioned group of rebellious youths, revealing the uncertainty and emotional paralysis behind revolutionary ideals. Both politically fierce and deeply self-questioning, the film captures the tension between radical ambition and powerlessness.
Who directed Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces)?
Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces) was directed by Robbe De Hert.
Who stars in Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces)?
The principal cast of Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces) includes Robbe De Hert, Monique Beyns, Freddy Beyns, Rufus J. Bonez, Frans Smolders.
When was Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces) released and how long is it?
Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces) was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.