The Real Presence (1984)

The Real Presence (1984) poster

Ruiz on the film: "I began La présence réelle (The Real Presence) first. I. N. A. had commissioned me to produce a personal vision of the Festival d'Avignon. This became a fiction about the theater because if I had filmed the actual performances at Avignon I would have had to respect their staging, I would not be able to change anything. As such, I wouldn't be doing anything more than a retransmission of Antenne 2 or FR3. And since a lot would have to be paid for rights to each play, it would end up costing as much as a fiction feature. So it is a story about the theater, a bit Rivette-ish. I shot all the exteriors in Avignon, the interiors in Paris a few days later and I finish the film next Tuesday."

Director: Raúl Ruiz
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 59 min
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Production: France 3, INA
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Real Presence about?
Ruiz on the film: "I began La présence réelle (The Real Presence) first. I. N. A. had commissioned me to produce a personal vision of the Festival d'Avignon. This became a fiction about the theater because if I had filmed the actual performances at Avignon I would have had to respect their staging, I would not be able to change anything. As such, I wouldn't be doing anything more than a retransmission of Antenne 2 or FR3. And since a lot would have to be paid for rights to each play, it would end up costing as much as a fiction feature. So it is a story about the theater, a bit Rivette-ish. I shot all the exteriors in Avignon, the interiors in Paris a few days later and I finish the film next Tuesday."
Who directed The Real Presence?
The Real Presence was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who stars in The Real Presence?
The Real Presence stars Franck Oger, Nadège Clair, Camila Mora-Scheihing, Catherine Oudin, Louis Castel, Jean-Loup Rivière.
How long is The Real Presence?
The Real Presence has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is The Real Presence?
The Real Presence is a Drama film.
Where was The Real Presence produced?
The Real Presence was produced in France.