Neuvaine (1984)
The title (NOVENA in English) refers to the nine days of prayers undertaken in Roman Catholicism as an act of devotion or penitence with the aim of obtaining a state of grace. In Olivier Smolders' brooding, impressively refined short film, realized in black and white with liturgical choral music punctuating its obsessive narrative, a writer retreats into the seclusion and tumultuous memories of his old college. There he assumes a vow of silence mocked by his nearly ceaseless internal monologue and the violent, morbid preoccupations of his mind as he attempts to reconcile the competing forces of the ascetic and the voluptuary. - Robert Avila
Director: Olivier Smolders
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Country: Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Neuvaine about?
- The title (NOVENA in English) refers to the nine days of prayers undertaken in Roman Catholicism as an act of devotion or penitence with the aim of obtaining a state of grace. In Olivier Smolders' brooding, impressively refined short film, realized in black and white with liturgical choral music punctuating its obsessive narrative, a writer retreats into the seclusion and tumultuous memories of his old college. There he assumes a vow of silence mocked by his nearly ceaseless internal monologue and the violent, morbid preoccupations of his mind as he attempts to reconcile the competing forces of the ascetic and the voluptuary. - Robert Avila
- Who directed Neuvaine?
- Neuvaine was directed by Olivier Smolders.
- How long is Neuvaine?
- Neuvaine has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- Where was Neuvaine produced?
- Neuvaine was produced in Belgium.