Black sun [dvd]
2005
DVDs
Hugues de Montalembert had hardly met a blind person when suddenly, violently, he became one. On a late-spring evening in 1978, the French painter and filmmaker entered his New York apartment and was viciously assaulted by two men looking for money. In the struggle, one of the attackers threw a paint remover in his face - causing him to be permanently blinded. Gradually, de Montalembert learned to come to terms with his loss of sight, and discovered a rare ability to create an internal visual world. He eventually started to travel again - alone - documenting his travels in a series of books. "Black sun" deals with loss, perception, memory and faith.
Main title:
Black sun [dvd] / Land Media and Passion Pictures Production in association with the BBC and cactus Three ; a film by Gary Tarn.
Author:
Work:
Imprint:
[Collingwood, Vic.] : Aztec International : The AV Channel [distributor], c2005.
Collation:
1 videodisc (DVD) (70 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes:
Color recording system: PAL.
Credits:
Director, producer, editor, cinematographer and original music, Gary Tarn ; executive producers, Alfonso Cuarón, Andrew Ruhemann, Frida Torresblanco ; executive producer for BBC, Nick Fraser ; co-producer, John Battsek ; story, by Hugues de Montalembert.
Performers:
Narrator, Hugues de Montalembert.
Audience:
Rated PG: parental guidance recommended.
System details:
DVD; PAL; Region 4, Dolby digital; 16:9 aspect ratio, anamorphic widescreen.
Access restrictions:
Censorship classification: PG - Parental guidance recommended for persons under 15 years.
Dewey class:
791.4352362.88092B
Language:
English
Subject:
Montalembert, Hugues deMontalembert, Hugues de -- TravelDocumentary filmsVictims of crimes -- New York (State) -- New York -- BiographyBlind -- New York (State) -- New York -- BiographyBlindness -- Psychological aspects -- Case studiesLife change events -- Case studiesFrench -- New York (State) -- New York -- BiographyPainters -- France -- BiographyMotion picture producers and directors -- France -- Biography
BRN:
437822
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Syme Carlton | DVD Non Fiction | 362.8809 BLAC | Available |