23 min | Drama, Short film | 16 October 2021
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Flemish writer Louis travels to Côte d’Azur, hoping the resplendent isolation will bring him the inspiration he needs to overcome his writer’s block.
Director: Anthony Schatteman
Writer: Anthony Schatteman
Country: Belgium, France
Genre: Drama, Short film
Language: Dutch, French
Duration: 23 min
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Stars: Anna Sacuto, Cathy Ruiz, Geert Van Rampelberg, Ilja Van Autreve, Samuel Suchod
Flemish writer Louis retreats to the Côte d’Azur to overcome writer’s block, but his encounter with a young couple ignites obsession, blurring the line between reality and fiction in a tale of creativity and desire.
Title: The Unknown Man (L’homme inconnu)
Overview:
Anthony Schatteman’s The Unknown Man (L’homme inconnu) is a visually captivating and intellectually stimulating short film that explores themes of obsession, creativity, and the delicate line separating reality from fiction. This 23-minute Flemish production invites viewers into a psychological journey through a writer’s mind, set against the enchanting yet isolating backdrop of the Côte d’Azur.
Plot Summary:
The narrative centers on Louis (Geert Van Rampelberg), a 37-year-old Flemish writer struggling with a creative block. In search of inspiration, he retreats to the Côte d’Azur, a locale that initially appears ideal for overcoming his artistic challenges. However, The Unknown Man (L’homme inconnu) quickly reveals that inspiration is elusive for Louis. His life takes a dramatic twist when he encounters a young couple, Melanie (Anna Sacuto) and Tommy (Samuel Suchod), on a secluded beach.
Louis becomes entranced by Tommy’s striking confidence and allure, igniting an internal struggle that fuels his creativity but also leads to obsession. As Louis begins to write a novel inspired by these emotions, the film blurs the boundaries between his imagination and reality, crafting a narrative rich in ambiguity.
Performances:
The performances are exceptional, with Geert Van Rampelberg delivering a nuanced portrayal of Louis’s vulnerability and desperation. Samuel Suchod’s Tommy is effortlessly magnetic, embodying the idealized perfection that Louis
