6.6. - 10.6.2012

Philippe Safir

* 1975.

Philippe Safir earned his MFA in production at the University of Southern California. He has a background in classical singing. Philippe Safir lives in France.

IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1475074/

 

FILMS directed by PHILIPPE SAFIR

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France 2004, 26 min, languages: English, French, Japanese
director, screenplay: Philippe Safir | production: Marianne Alla, Fabrice Lorenceau, Frederick Wedler | cinematography: Michael Fimognari | editing: Rainer Standke | music: Daniele Luppi | cast: Harris Doran, Lauren Potter, Jean-Baptiste Puech, Tsuyu Shimizu

While on a romantic trip to Paris, Rick's girlfriend Jennie breaks up with him. To make things worse, he finds himself locked in the Park of Versailles overnight with an angry French cabbie and a confused Japanese student. Unable to communicate, the three strangers must face an eventful night outdoors together.

Presented by VIS within the context of:
VIS Vienna Independent Shorts 2005, Competition: Intimsphären
Film frei! (TV)

Awards:
Best Direction, Carolina Film & Video Festival 2005