Documentary backdrop image for Amour (1997)

Documentary backdrop image for Amour (1997)

199710 minPGdoc-short

6.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Amour

199710 minPGdoc-short

6.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A rostrum camera captures the contrasting environments of Paris and the desert in a 10-minute visual piece by Raymond Depardon.

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A rostrum camera captures the contrasting environments of Paris and the desert in a 10-minute visual piece by Raymond Depardon.

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Raymond Depardon uses a rostrum camera to capture the streets of Paris and the vastness of the desert in "Amour." This 10-minute film is part of a Cartier Foundation initiative for contemporary arts. It features authentic sounds from the city, creating a rich audio experience. The work focuses on everyday life, contrasting urban and natural settings to present different aspects of human experience.

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