Monday, September 19, 2011

Ne Change Rien

Portugal Documentary

Fascinating, beautifully shot piece on the work of French singer Jeanne Balibar. We see her performing and rehearsing...in both French and English. Shot in stark, heavily shadowed B/W which gave an artistic look to the film.

She seemed to have infinite patience in rehearsals...we watch her being interrupted every few seconds by the director of a farcical musical...she never reacts...just tries to follow his instructions.

The film gives us a strong sense of how hard this woman works to create a finished performance...which to the eventual audience seems effortless and smooth. The film is a valued addition to our understanding of the creative process.

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