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Enclosure (1961)

Enclosure poster
Original title
L'Enclos
Directed by
Armand Gatti
Genre
drama film
Country
Yugoslavia, France
Runtime
1h 45m
Rating
6.7 of 10 from 14 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

The film is set within a confined space and examines how such an environment shapes the people inside it. It follows the experiences of individuals and communities dealing with physical boundaries.

contemplativethoughtfulrestrainedneutral-tonedseriousfocused

What happens

Enclosure (French: L'Enclos) is a 1961 French–Yugoslav drama film directed by Armand Gatti. It was entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival where Gatti won the Silver Prize for Best Director. In French, the term "enclos" translates to "enclosure" in English, indicating a fenced or walled-in area commonly found surrounding factories or schools. It may also denote a pen, compound, paddock, or run. The film "Enclosure" delves into the themes associated with enclosed spaces and their influence on individuals and communities, rendering it a pertinent and contemplative piece in contemporary society. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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