Email of the Week 11th-17th April
This week, Kelvin:
Oh, last night at about two in the morning, there was a bizarre film about a man without a head, who was worried that his lack of bonce would prove to be a hindrance in his love life, so saved up money to buy a noggin, only to discover, of course, that the love of his life cares not a jot whether he has a head or not, and in fact loves him for who he is.
The first scene I caught as I channel-hopped had the headless one dancing about his poor attic apartment in a tuxedo, Fred Astaire style. I knew immediately that it was French.
Does anyone know what this movie is called and where I can find it?
“the love of his life cares not a jot whether he has a head or not”
That’s like, almost a profound Pink Floyd lyric man…
Good old Google. “french short film headless” gave up the goods.
It is called, of course, “L’Homme sans tête”
Here’s the info, from http://www.frenchfilm.vcu.edu/shorts2004.html
director: Juan Solanas
starring: Alain Hocine, Ambre Boukebza, Salah Teskouk, Stéphane Botti, Chritsophe Botti
producer: Aton Soumache & Alexis Vonarb
music: Vincent Artaud
production: Onyx Productions
genre: fiction
Description:
A modest room overlooking a vast industrial landscape. In the distance, the sea reaches as far as the eye can see. A few dance steps are taken to the beat of an outdated and infectious tune. A bowtie is knotted. From a framed photograph, the lovely gaze of the one he loves. The headless man is preparing for his “gentleman caller†date. Tonight, he will declare his love, and to mark the occasion, he has decided to buy himself a head…
Ah, “L’Homme sans tête,†naturellement! Tres bon, M. Green!
Formidable! Chouette! Hee-haw hee-haw hee-haw, etc.
Not only does this post have Frenchness, it also has a Pink Floyd reference. I hope this draws M. Frog out of the woodwork. Or the pub, at least. Hello Frog!
Speaking of which, I’ve been listening to Jean Michel Jarre! Admittedly, it’s a funky Orbital remix of one of his tracks (that sounds a bit like the Bergerac theme…), but still…