Carne + La Bouche de Jean-Pierre

+ Q&A with Lucile Hadžihalilović

The creative collaboration between Gaspar Noé and Lucile Hadžihalilović can be felt in their early mid-length debuts.

Image: La Bouche de Jean-Pierre

Carne

  • Director

    Gaspar Noé

  • With

    Philippe Nahon, Blandine Lenoir, Marie Berto

  • France 1991. 40min

  • 35mm

  • English subtitles

The mutual influence of Noé and Hadžihalilović can be best felt in their mid-length debuts. Carne, which Hadžihalilović edited, introduces us to The Butcher (Nahon), a nameless nihilist who tries to raise his daughter consumed by rage.

+ La Bouche de Jean-Pierre

  • Director

    Lucile Hadžihalilović

  • With

    Sandra Sammartino, Denise Aron-Schropfer, Michel Trillot

  • France 1996. 52min

  • Digital

  • English subtitles

Shot by Noé, this film (pictured) sees a young girl struggle after witnessing her mother attempt suicide. Both films are dripping with quiet existential dread. Contains scenes of suicide that some viewers may find distressing.

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