Nicolas Philibert
Nicolas Philibert was born in 1951 in Nancy, France. After studying philosophy, he turned to film and became an assistant director, notably for René Allio and Alain Tanner. From 1985 to 1987, Nicolas Philibert shot various mountaineering and sports adventure films for television, then started directing documentary features that would all obtain a theatrical release. In 2001, he directed To Be and To Have. The film was a huge success in France and around forty other countries. Over the past fifteen years, more than 120 tributes and and retrospectives of his films have been organized all around the world. In 2023, he won the Golden Bear at the Berlinale for his film On the Adamant.
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Nénette
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Born in 1969 in Borneo lowland rain forests, Nénette has just turned 40. It’s extremely rare for an orangutan to reach that age! Residing at the menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris since 1972, she’s been there longer than any member of the staff. An undisputed star of the place, she sees hundreds of visitors pass by her cage each day. Naturally, everyone has their own comments to make...
His Master's Voice
The titans of 12 major companies talk directly to the camera about power, hierarchy, trade unions, strikes, and self-management. Filmmakers Gerard Mordillat and Nicolas Philibert asked these captains of industry to select their own locations for filming, where the men were allowed to speak in uninterrupted long takes. In effect, the titans hang themselves with their ruthless, cold-blood comment...
Each and Every Moment
Every year, thousands of students – mostly female – embark upon courses that will lead them to become nurses. A difficult process during which they will have to acquire a great deal of knowledge, master numerous technical procedures and prepare themselves for heavy responsibilities. This film follows the ups and downs of an apprenticeship that will confront them, often at a young age, with huma...
Land Of The Deaf
À quoi ressemble le monde pour les milliers de gens qui vivent dans le silence ? Jean-Claude, Abou, Claire, Florent et tous les autres, sourds profonds depuis leur naissance ou les premiers mois de leur vie, rêvent, pensent, communiquent par signes. Avec eux, nous partons à la découverte de ce pays lointain où le regard et le toucher ont tant d'importance. Ce film raconte leur histoire et nous ...
To Be And To Have
Les treize élèves de l'école primaire du petit village auvergnat de Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson, âgés de 3 à 10 ans, sont regroupés dans une classe unique. Leur instituteur, Georges Lopez, adepte des méthodes traditionnelles, les accueille tous les matins. Dehors, il neige. Dans la chaleur de la classe, les petits commencent par une leçon d'écriture.
Every Little Thing
Au cours de l'été 1995, fidèles à ce qui est désormais devenu une tradition, pensionnaires et soignants de la clinique psychiatrique de La Borde se rassemblent pour préparer la pièce de théâtre qu'ils joueront le 15 août. Au fil des répétitions, le film retrace les hauts et les bas de cette aventure. Mais au-delà du théâtre, il raconte la vie à La Borde, celle de tous les jours, le temps qui...
Nénette
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Born in 1969 in Borneo lowland rain forests, Nénette has just turned 40. It’s extremely rare for an orangutan to reach that age! Residing at the menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris since 1972, she’s been there longer than any member of the staff. An undisputed star of the place, she sees hundreds of visitors pass by her cage each day. Naturally, everyone has their own comments to make...
His Master's Voice
The titans of 12 major companies talk directly to the camera about power, hierarchy, trade unions, strikes, and self-management. Filmmakers Gerard Mordillat and Nicolas Philibert asked these captains of industry to select their own locations for filming, where the men were allowed to speak in uninterrupted long takes. In effect, the titans hang themselves with their ruthless, cold-blood comment...
Each and Every Moment
Every year, thousands of students – mostly female – embark upon courses that will lead them to become nurses. A difficult process during which they will have to acquire a great deal of knowledge, master numerous technical procedures and prepare themselves for heavy responsibilities. This film follows the ups and downs of an apprenticeship that will confront them, often at a young age, with huma...
Land Of The Deaf
À quoi ressemble le monde pour les milliers de gens qui vivent dans le silence ? Jean-Claude, Abou, Claire, Florent et tous les autres, sourds profonds depuis leur naissance ou les premiers mois de leur vie, rêvent, pensent, communiquent par signes. Avec eux, nous partons à la découverte de ce pays lointain où le regard et le toucher ont tant d'importance. Ce film raconte leur histoire et nous ...
To Be And To Have
Les treize élèves de l'école primaire du petit village auvergnat de Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson, âgés de 3 à 10 ans, sont regroupés dans une classe unique. Leur instituteur, Georges Lopez, adepte des méthodes traditionnelles, les accueille tous les matins. Dehors, il neige. Dans la chaleur de la classe, les petits commencent par une leçon d'écriture.
Every Little Thing
Au cours de l'été 1995, fidèles à ce qui est désormais devenu une tradition, pensionnaires et soignants de la clinique psychiatrique de La Borde se rassemblent pour préparer la pièce de théâtre qu'ils joueront le 15 août. Au fil des répétitions, le film retrace les hauts et les bas de cette aventure. Mais au-delà du théâtre, il raconte la vie à La Borde, celle de tous les jours, le temps qui...
