Providence (1977)
- Directed by
- Alain Resnais
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- France, Switzerland
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Rating
- 6.6 of 10 from 71 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
An aging novelist lies in bed composing a new story. He imagines scenes that blend memories of his family with fictional characters.
dreamlikecerebralintimatefragmentarymeditativemelancholicunsettling
What happens
Providence is a 1977 French/Swiss film directed by Alain Resnais from a screenplay by David Mercer. It explores the processes of creativity through a portrayal of an ageing novelist, played by John Gielgud, who imagines scenes for his latest novel which draw upon his past and his relationships with members of his family. The film won the 1978 César Award for Best Film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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