De Humani Corporis Fabrica
De Humani Corporis Fabrica
International CompetitionFilm
Trigger warning: The film contains graphic surgery footage and may not be suitable for all audiences.
The film is inspired by the work of anatomist Andreas Vesalius and offers viewers a perspective on the human species through an anthology of invasive medical procedures. The hypnotic observation of the inside of the human body is complemented by dispassionate authentic commentary and artistic catharsis.
The film is inspired by the work of anatomist Andreas Vesalius and offers viewers a perspective on the human species through an anthology of invasive medical procedures. The hypnotic observation of the inside of the human body is complemented by dispassionate authentic commentary and artistic catharsis.
The film captures the emotional struggles and tense working conditions of French hospital staff. A hospital, like the human body, is a complex and interconnected system. The film serves as a comprehensive testimony to the everyday demanding nature of applied medical science.
| Runtime: | 115 min. |
| Country: | France, Switzerland |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Direction: | Lucien Castaing-Taylor, Véréna Paravel |
| Screenplay: | Lucien Castaing-Taylor, Véréna Paravel |
| Cinematography: | Lucien Castaing-Taylor, Véréna Paravel |
| Music: | New Order |
| Sound: | Lucien Castaing-Taylor, Véréna Paravel |
| Editing: | Lucien Castaing-Taylor, Véréna Paravel |
| Production: | Pauline Gygax, Max Karli, Valentina Novati |
| Sales: | Les Films du Losange |
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