Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces) (1973)

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The Herts Camera Sutra or The Palefaces (1973) is a militant and visually fragmented critique of Belgian bourgeois society, blending documentary collage with semi-autobiographical fiction. De Hert attacks the distractions of nationalism, religion, and popular culture while exposing capitalism, social injustice, and postcolonial exploitation. The film’s second half shifts to a disillusioned group of rebellious youths, revealing the uncertainty and emotional paralysis behind revolutionary ideals. Both politically fierce and deeply self-questioning, the film captures the tension between radical ambition and powerlessness.

Director: Robbe De Hert
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Guido Henderickx
Production: Cinécentrum N.V., Fugitive Cinema Holland, Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Nederlandse Cultuur (België)
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Keywords

docudrama

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces) about?
The Herts Camera Sutra or The Palefaces (1973) is a militant and visually fragmented critique of Belgian bourgeois society, blending documentary collage with semi-autobiographical fiction. De Hert attacks the distractions of nationalism, religion, and popular culture while exposing capitalism, social injustice, and postcolonial exploitation. The film’s second half shifts to a disillusioned group of rebellious youths, revealing the uncertainty and emotional paralysis behind revolutionary ideals. Both politically fierce and deeply self-questioning, the film captures the tension between radical ambition and powerlessness.
Who directed Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces)?
Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces) was directed by Robbe De Hert.
Who stars in Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces)?
Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces) stars Robbe De Hert, Reinhilde Decleir, Rufus Bohez.
How long is Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces)?
Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces) has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces)?
Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces) is a Drama film.
Where was Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces) produced?
Camera Sutra (or the Pale Faces) was produced in Netherlands.