The rhythm of its images, its rigorous framing, its lighting and the direction of its actors – a concentration of cinematic elements chosen for their efficacy. Far from the overwhelming narrative efficiency of American cinema, Mazars gives each shot its own dynamism and strength – the result of a fully realized original concept. The codes of the fantastic are simultaneously amplified and kept at arms length, by applying a humorous expressionistic technique. Monstrous collages reveal an unusual obsession that doesn’t let up for one minute, due in part to relentless repetitions.

FILMS
ROUGES SILENCES 1978, 16mm, color, stereo, 53 mins
LE JARDIN DES AGES 1982, 16mm & b/w, color, stereo, 31 mins
VISAGES PERDUS 1983, 16mm, color, stereo, 13 mins
ACTUS 1984, 16mm, color, stereo, 23 mins

Including a 48 page booklet with texts by Frédérique Devaux

Original format: 16mm, made 1978-1984
Language: French, Subtitles in English

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