The Dreamer
An eccentric artist finds beauty within the beast when her imposing, one-eyed caretaker becomes her muse – but their infatuation with each other manifests in very different ways
Set around the ornate rooms and gardens of a decaying rural mansion and filmed in soft focus 4:3, this ethereal, almost fairy tale-like film feels like it’s from another time, though mobile phones reveal it to be present day. Early in the film, a character is gifted a “golem” – a clay statue which in Hebrew mythology would come to life as a servant. The story here reverses that, turning the reclusive Raphael into clay, while also examining artistic exploitation, the nature of beauty and unrequited love.
With a pair of sensitively drawn characters, splashes of quirky humour (Garance’s Marina Abramovic / Tracy Emin style concept art is a hoot!) and a poignant ending, this impressive and singular first feature is a work of art to behold.
“A FIRST FILM OF INFINITE POETRY”
– Elle
Tivoli Cheltenham
(Operated by Everyman Cinemas)
94 mins
Country: France
Language: French
(English Subs)
Year: 2023
Genre: Drama/ Romance
Recommended: 15+
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Director: Anaïs Tellenne
Cast: Raphaël Thiéry, Marie-Christine Orry, Emmanuelle Devos, Mireille Pitot
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