The Prophetess (2019-2020)

SYNOPSIS

Drawing from the observations, experiences and thoughts gathered throughout her life, the prophetess, in a surge of hope and altruism, shares her conception of a world which should have been, could or will be: a manifesto, for a fictitious or latent generation. The text is freely inspired by a Francis Ponge poem, The Law and the Prophets (1930), reinterpreted and rewritten to better anchor it to the contemporary context as well as to my own ideals.

TECHNICAL SPECS

Narrative short film

Runtime: 2 min. 20 sec. (3 min. 00 sec., extended cut)

Full HD Video, black & white / color

Aspect ratio: 1.78:1

Language: French

CREDITS

Screenwriting ▪ Directing ▪ Photography

Editing ▪ Sound design

Marco Joubert

Based on

La loi et les prophètes_Francis Ponge_1930

Reinterpretation & rewriting

Marco Joubert_2019

The prophetess............Pauline Vaillancourt

Extras

Baby Aida, Isak Goldschneider

Imogen Prince, Marie-Jeanne Ruvo

Original music............Isak Goldschneider

Additional music............Minor Swing

Composition_Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli

Interpretation_Jo Privat et les Manouches de Paris_1960

Acknowledgements

Marcello Barisonzi, Anaïs Bertrand-Dansereau,

Geneviève Guernier, Eugénie Jobin Tremblay,

Claude Rosato, Ginette Rosato, Kirsten Weisenburger