Mechanical Monsters
Best Short Documentary
Pierre-François Gautier
France,
Documentary,
21’17’’
In the summer, the "Grands Shows Mécaniques" organized by the Bastien family are in full swing on the hot asphalt by the mediterranean sea. François Jr & Elliott Bastien, young stuntmen aged 9 and 11, are growing up in this world of crumpled metal and adrenalin. Every night, when the mechanical monsters driven by their fathers arrive, the phrase "Do you want some more?" rings out.
Film block:
UNVEILING SOCIETY AND HUMAN BEHAVIORS
Screening:
Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 1
- Language
- Country France
- Genre Documentary
- Cinematographer Pierre - François Gautier
- Scriptwriter Pierre - François Gautier, Nicolas Diego
- Producer Pierre - François Gautier
- Music Christo Roussev
- Editor Nicolas Diego
- Cast The Bastien Family
- Year of creation 2023
- Duration 21’17’’
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Born in 1987 in the south of France, Pierre-François Gautier is an independent director and photographer, crafting fiction, documentary, experimental films, and clips on both film and digital platforms. Based in Béziers, he co-directs "LA SPIRE," an association dedicated to film image education. Notable works include "SOUTH" (2017) and "MECHANICAL MONSTERS" (2023), showcasing his strong connection to the southern French landscape.
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