Les yeux brûlés
Synopsis
A young woman comes to Roissy airport to pick up a military canteen that has been returned to her. It is the effects and pictures of Jean Péraud, a reporter photographer who disappeared at Dien Bien Phu on May 8, 1954. Soon, the discussion begins between the young woman and the former press companions of Péraud who are present. Through the memories and stories she provokes, the ever-present questions about what makes the war image resurface: is the reporter a witness or a combatant? Does he protect himself from the effects of war by filming it, or does he take more risks in order to bear witness? Can we speak of art in front of this image made in the face of death?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurent Roth
- Original Title
- Les yeux brûlés
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ECPAD
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What is Les yeux brûlés about?
A young woman comes to Roissy airport to pick up a military canteen that has been returned to her. It is the effects and pictures of Jean Péraud, a reporter photographer who disappeared at Dien Bien Phu on May 8, 1954. Soon, the discussion begins between the young woman and the former press companions of Péraud who are present. Through the memories and stories she provokes, the ever-present questions about what makes the war image resurface: is the reporter a witness or a combatant? Does he protect himself from the effects of war by filming it, or does he take more risks in order to bear witness? Can we speak of art in front of this image made in the face of death?
Who directed Les yeux brûlés?
Les yeux brûlés was directed by Laurent Roth.
Who stars in Les yeux brûlés?
The principal cast of Les yeux brûlés includes Mireille Perrier, Patrice George, André Lebon, Daniel Camus.
When was Les yeux brûlés released and how long is it?
Les yeux brûlés was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 58m.