The Birth of Narcissus (2018)

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A young agoraphobic and megalomaniac scientist expresses a strong contempt for his fellows. Obsessed with a physical paradox he can't seem to solve, he decides to clone himself, since, according to him, only a brain similar to his can accomplish his work. After some time, the clone's presence becomes problematic...

Director: Hugo Parthonnaud
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Romain Corbisier
Cinematography: Sacha Parthonnaud
Editing: Hugo Parthonnaud
Production: August Twenty Four Films, AUGUST XXIV
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Technology Addiction and Isolation, Existential Dread and Questioning, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son

Keywords

schizophrenia, isolation, obsession, clone, insanity, narcissism, physics, loneliness, cloning, megalomaniac, solitude, human clone, mirror

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Birth of Narcissus about?
A young agoraphobic and megalomaniac scientist expresses a strong contempt for his fellows. Obsessed with a physical paradox he can't seem to solve, he decides to clone himself, since, according to him, only a brain similar to his can accomplish his work. After some time, the clone's presence becomes problematic...
Who directed The Birth of Narcissus?
The Birth of Narcissus was directed by Hugo Parthonnaud.
Who stars in The Birth of Narcissus?
The Birth of Narcissus stars Laure Massard, Olivier Parthonnaud, Sergei Philippenko, Yannick Valmorin, Derek Simon Robin, Tony Simonneau.
How long is The Birth of Narcissus?
The Birth of Narcissus has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is The Birth of Narcissus?
The Birth of Narcissus is a Drama, Science Fiction film.
Where was The Birth of Narcissus produced?
The Birth of Narcissus was produced in France.
What are the themes of The Birth of Narcissus?
The themes of The Birth of Narcissus include: The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Technology Addiction and Isolation, Existential Dread and Questioning, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.