The Slightest Gesture (1971)

The Slightest Gesture (1971) poster

Writer and pedagogue Fernand Deligny influenced a number of artists and French intellectuals. His work on autism influenced Deleuze and Guattari's theory of the rhizome. Francois Truffaut turned to his ideas to complete Les 400 Coups. Throughout the film Deligny plays with the possibilities of the camera to live and think closer to the human subject, offering with Le Moindre Geste a unique film to the world, one of most fascinating in French cinema. Situated [visually] between mountain western and integral neorealism, the film tells the story of two teenagers, escaped prisoners of an asylum, running away through the Cevennes.

Director: Jean-Pierre Daniel, Fernand Deligny, Josée Manenti
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
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Production: Societe pour le Lancement des Oeuvres Nouvelles (SLON), ISKRA
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Pierre Daniel, Fernand Deligny, Josée Manenti
More Films in Genre: Drama, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Slightest Gesture about?
Writer and pedagogue Fernand Deligny influenced a number of artists and French intellectuals. His work on autism influenced Deleuze and Guattari's theory of the rhizome. Francois Truffaut turned to his ideas to complete Les 400 Coups. Throughout the film Deligny plays with the possibilities of the camera to live and think closer to the human subject, offering with Le Moindre Geste a unique film to the world, one of most fascinating in French cinema. Situated [visually] between mountain western and integral neorealism, the film tells the story of two teenagers, escaped prisoners of an asylum, running away through the Cevennes.
Who directed The Slightest Gesture?
The Slightest Gesture was directed by Jean-Pierre Daniel, Fernand Deligny, Josée Manenti.
Who stars in The Slightest Gesture?
The Slightest Gesture stars Richard Brougère, Numa Durand, Anita Durand, Marie-Rose Aubert, Yves Guignard.
How long is The Slightest Gesture?
The Slightest Gesture has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The Slightest Gesture?
The Slightest Gesture is a Drama, Documentary film.
Where was The Slightest Gesture produced?
The Slightest Gesture was produced in France.