Mon œil pour une caméra (2001)

A filmmaker, fascinated by the power of the camera and obsessed with the theories of Russian film pioneer Dziga Vertov, decides to get a camera eye to replace the real eye he lost as a child. The visionary quest begins on the operating table, where a surgeon grafts a prototype ocular implant into his eye socket. Seeking a microscopic camera that could be incorporated into his artificial eye so he could secretly film whatever he sees, the filmmaker explores the futuristic technology that could make this possible, while revisiting chapters of his own past.

Director: Denys Desjardins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
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Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en

Keywords

eye operation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mon œil pour une caméra about?
A filmmaker, fascinated by the power of the camera and obsessed with the theories of Russian film pioneer Dziga Vertov, decides to get a camera eye to replace the real eye he lost as a child. The visionary quest begins on the operating table, where a surgeon grafts a prototype ocular implant into his eye socket. Seeking a microscopic camera that could be incorporated into his artificial eye so he could secretly film whatever he sees, the filmmaker explores the futuristic technology that could make this possible, while revisiting chapters of his own past.
Who directed Mon œil pour une caméra?
Mon œil pour une caméra was directed by Denys Desjardins.
Who stars in Mon œil pour une caméra?
Mon œil pour une caméra stars Denys Desjardins.
How long is Mon œil pour une caméra?
Mon œil pour une caméra has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is Mon œil pour une caméra?
Mon œil pour une caméra is a Documentary film.
Where was Mon œil pour une caméra produced?
Mon œil pour une caméra was produced in Canada.