D'un coup de pinceau

D’un coup de pinceau is an immersion into the very act of creation—an intimate encounter with painter Francine Simonin and her raw, almost violent relationship with the canvas. This film doesn’t just follow an artist at work; it reveals a woman who elevates and transcends her art. In this confined studio space, we are drawn into a charged atmosphere—the sound of brushes scraping against the surface, Simonin’s confident gestures, her sharp words, and the way she engages with her models. She paints the female form not to freeze it in an idealized beauty but to capture its energy and movement in a nearly visceral way. Her approach to the feminine challenges conventions and pushes boundaries. As a filmmaker, Monique Crouillère adopts the role of a keen observer. Her camera doesn’t merely watch—it moves, follows, and mirrors the artist’s gestures. This is a film that sparks the urge to create, to let art emerge in its most immediate and visceral form.

Julia Minne
PhD student and programmer