The Screen Illusion (2010)
In this contemporary adaptation of Pierre Corneille’s brilliant, eponymous 17th century play, the enigmatic Alcandre is now a hotel concierge who uses the myriad in-house high-tech security cameras to show worried father Pridamant the whereabouts and travails of his son, Clindor. As Pridamant witnesses the conflicting romances involving his estranged son, Corneille’s modernist meta-narrative is transposed to contemporary Paris, underscoring the ambiguous nature of love, wealth and desire in an age of consumerism. (Chicago International Film Festival)
Director: Mathieu Amalric
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: December 10, 2010
Cast
- Suliane Brahim - Isabelle, fille de Géronte
- Loïc Corbery - Clindor
- Denis Podalydès - Matamore
- Alain Lenglet - Pridamant
- Hervé Pierre - Alcandre
- Julie Sicard - Lyse
- Adrien Gamba-Gontard - Adraste
- Jean-Baptiste Malartre - Géronte
Screenplay
- Pierre Corneille (Original Story)
Cinematography: Isabelle Razavet
Editing: Annette Dutertre
Production: Les Films de Pierre, Maïa Cinéma, La Comédie-Française
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Mathieu Amalric
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Screen Illusion about?
- In this contemporary adaptation of Pierre Corneille’s brilliant, eponymous 17th century play, the enigmatic Alcandre is now a hotel concierge who uses the myriad in-house high-tech security cameras to show worried father Pridamant the whereabouts and travails of his son, Clindor. As Pridamant witnesses the conflicting romances involving his estranged son, Corneille’s modernist meta-narrative is transposed to contemporary Paris, underscoring the ambiguous nature of love, wealth and desire in an age of consumerism. (Chicago International Film Festival)
- Who directed The Screen Illusion?
- The Screen Illusion was directed by Mathieu Amalric.
- Who stars in The Screen Illusion?
- The Screen Illusion stars Suliane Brahim, Loïc Corbery, Denis Podalydès, Alain Lenglet, Hervé Pierre, Julie Sicard.
- How long is The Screen Illusion?
- The Screen Illusion has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Screen Illusion?
- The Screen Illusion is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Screen Illusion produced?
- The Screen Illusion was produced in France.