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THE BOY WHO DREAMS

EL NIÑO QUE SUEÑA

By Andrés VARELA

Biography - Completed 2024

The story of a man whose dreams and traumas led him to become one of the greatest exponents of visual art. In 2011 he suffered a stroke that changed his whole life. At 83 years old, he is isolated, in his studio in a forest in Brittany (France), trying to build his latest show.

- Year of production
- 2024
- Genres
- Biography
- Countries
- FRANCE, URUGUAY
- Languages
- FRENCH
- Duration
- 70 mn
- Director(s)
- Andrés VARELA
- Cast
- Philippe GENTY, Marie UNDERWOOD
- Synopsis
- Philippe grew up haunted by a fear of death, intensified by his father's early passing when he was six. Unaware of his father's death initially, Philippe's unconscious wish for his father's absence led to a lingering sense of guilt. Seeking understanding, he delved into Freud's work, analyzing his dreams and shaping his artistic vision around them. His exploration birthed a unique form of visual theater, revolutionizing the stage's relationship with visual arts. Despite a cerebral-vascular accident in 2011, Philippe's creativity persists, though communicating his artistic vision to his company became challenging.
  Now, at 83, secluded in Brittany, Philippe's inner world thrives through his daily actions, drawings, and dream Story Boards. A filmmaker, intrigued by Philippe's enigmatic persona, sets out to unravel the depths of his artistry, delving into his exploration, aesthetics, dreams, and humanity, aiming to capture his essence as only Philippe could.