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Contre Jour (short) (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: Контражур
Director: Kaloyan Paterkov, Val Todorov
Writer: Val Todorov
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: N/A
Genre: Drama, Short, Thriller
Story
The short film 'Contre Jour' follows a young photographer, referred to as 'You', who is deeply in love with his girlfriend and has an obsession with capturing reality through his old camera. He believes that his black and white photographs reveal deeper truths about the world. The story unfolds across various locations significant to him: street protests, an antique shop, a red light in his photo lab, and a nightclub called Maze. Throughout the film, 'You' confesses his thoughts and feelings to another man at the bar, whom we'll call 'I'. However, it remains unclear why he chooses to confess to this stranger. As 'You' shares his experiences and insights, we are left questioning whether his love for his girlfriend is genuine and if his photographs truly represent reality or are merely a deceitful montage.
Summary
'Contre Jour', directed by Kaloyan Paterkov and Val Todorov in 2014, is a short film that blends drama and thriller elements. The narrative explores the subjective nature of reality through the lens of a young photographer's obsession with capturing truth through his art. The film navigates themes of love, identity, and existential angst against the backdrop of street protests and other vivid locations. While the specific motivations behind 'You''s confessions to 'I' remain unclear, the ambiguity adds depth to the exploration of the protagonist's inner turmoil.
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