The Film to Come (1997)

The Film to Come (1997) poster

If any single piece can act as a key to Ruiz, it may be the 1997 short Le Film à Venir (The Film to Come). The titular film is a holy fragment of celluloid that can only be seen by a secret society known as the Philokinetes. They watch it on a loop, somnambulating through a life that is unreal by comparison. It is the belief of the Philokinetes that film has an existence “independent from humans. Cinema, they said, is the primeval soup of a new life form. There from were to emerge pure screening creatures. Which is to say, non-topical beings.” - n+1

Director: Raúl Ruiz
Runtime: 9 min
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Screenplay

Music: Jorge Arriagada
Cinematography: Jacques Bouquin
Editing: Valeria Sarmiento
Country: France, Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Raúl Ruiz

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Film to Come about?
If any single piece can act as a key to Ruiz, it may be the 1997 short Le Film à Venir (The Film to Come). The titular film is a holy fragment of celluloid that can only be seen by a secret society known as the Philokinetes. They watch it on a loop, somnambulating through a life that is unreal by comparison. It is the belief of the Philokinetes that film has an existence “independent from humans. Cinema, they said, is the primeval soup of a new life form. There from were to emerge pure screening creatures. Which is to say, non-topical beings.” - n+1
Who directed The Film to Come?
The Film to Come was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
How long is The Film to Come?
The Film to Come has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
Where was The Film to Come produced?
The Film to Come was produced in France, Switzerland.