the mirage of ultra realistic hands
Synopsis
The short film "the mirage of ultra realistic hands” delves into the intricate dynamics of male friendship. Through its analog narration, the work portrays the power struggles that take root in adolescence. The recurring motif of the hand explores the gestures intertwined with group relations: the hand that touches, caresses, grasps, manipulates, or strikes. These actions elicit the coexistence of affection and control, the sense of belonging, and the craving for validation. This film offers a glimpse into the ambivalence and paradoxes inherent in group masculinity.
Festivals
Director: Guillaume Vallée
Script: Guillaume Vallée
Text/Narration: Thomas Messias
DOP: Guillaume Vallée
Editing: Guillaume Vallée
Sound: Stéphanie Castonguay
Version
Original: French
Subtitles: English
Format
1:33/stereo or 5.1
ProRes, DCP
Experimental filmmaker and video artist, Guillaume Vallée graduated from Concordia University with a Major in Film Animation and MFA in Studio Arts - Film Production option. He works mainly on film (Super8, 16mm, 35mm), on analog video (VHS, Hi8) and on stereoscopic video (anaglyph red/cyan). In addition to directing short film, visual albums and music videos, Vallée is a video designer for dance, music and theater. He's been an artist residency in multiple artists-run centers, such as La Bande Vidéo (CA), Le Fresnoy - studio national des arts contemporains (France), Signal Culture (USA), Studio 303 (CA), Visual Alchemy avec Al Razutis (CA), Main Film (CA), PANACHE Art Actuel (CA), Light Cone, Atelier 105 (FR) and also did the Avatar/MUTEK (CA) in 2023, in collaboration with sound artist Joël Lavoie.
