The Mask
Het Masker
Synopsis
During the celebrations of the bicentenary of the French Revolution, Johan van der Keuken made a film about the revolutionary ideals of equality, liberty and fraternity. Rather than lingering on the festivities, he lingers on the crowds in the metro and on the platform. Amongst them is Philippe, a 23 year old, homeless and with no real job. More than just a comment on the ignorance and contradictions of France at the end of the 1980s, THE MASK is an exchange of views on solitude. Isn’t the question of violence in our democracies firstly that of the real price society pays for the image it would like to show?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johan van der Keuken
- Original Title
- Het Masker
- Country of Origin
- France, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johan van der Keuken
Department Leadership Roster
Johan van der Keuken
Director
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What is The Mask about?
During the celebrations of the bicentenary of the French Revolution, Johan van der Keuken made a film about the revolutionary ideals of equality, liberty and fraternity. Rather than lingering on the festivities, he lingers on the crowds in the metro and on the platform. Amongst them is Philippe, a 23 year old, homeless and with no real job. More than just a comment on the ignorance and contradictions of France at the end of the 1980s, THE MASK is an exchange of views on solitude. Isn’t the question of violence in our democracies firstly that of the real price society pays for the image it would like to show?
Who directed The Mask?
The Mask was directed by Johan van der Keuken.
Who stars in The Mask?
The principal cast of The Mask includes Not specified.
When was The Mask released and how long is it?
The Mask was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 53m.