FR

2018

95 min

Finished

In the Realm of Perfection

L'Empire de la perfection

Directing: Julien Faraut

Synopsis

An essay study on the possibilities of combining sports and film. Using traditional French film theory and philosophy, the director analyzes the sports performances of American tennis legend John McEnroe captured on 16mm film. The film offers a contemplation on the relationship between duration (durée), the passage of time, and motion.