11'09'01: September 11th 2001 (Claude Lelouch, France, 2002)
Runtime: 11 min 09 sec 01 frame
Synopsis:
To evoke the sheer scale of the shock wave which followed September 11,
To testify to the resonance of the event throughout the world,
To better convey the human dimension of this tragedy,
To bring reflection to emotion,
To give a voice to all,
A collective film
11 directors from different countries and cultures
11 visions of the tragic events which occurred in New York City on September 11, 2001
11 points of view engaging their individual conscience
Complete freedom of expression.
Claude Lelouch
Born Paris, 1937. Self-taught from an early age. In the mid 50s he worked for French television, where he made his first shorts. During his military service, he was active as a director for the Army. 1960 saw his first feature Le Propre de L’homme. In 1966, Un Homme, Une Femme brought him worldwide attention, winning the Palme d’Or in Cannes, two Academy Awards and a Nastro d’argento. In 1981, with Les Uns et les Autres, he gained new great commercial success.
Where were you on September 11 2001? What did you feel when you learnt about these events?
I was in the middle of shooting my last film when my son phoned and told me to switch on the TV. It was many days before I could awake from the nightmare and begin filming again…
How did the idea of your film come to you? Immediately or after long consideration?
After you called me out of the blue, I went running, as I usually do when looking for ideas. And in the Bois de Boulogne, I came across a couple of deaf-mutes in deep conversation. Ever since "Une Fille et des Fusils", I have been fascinated by this silent world. I wondered why not 11 minutes of silence in homage to all who died?
Awards:
2003: Meilleur film de l'Union Européenne, nominated for César Best European Union Film
2003: National Board of Review, USA, winner Freedom of Expression Award, Year Result Award
2002: Venice Film Festival, winner of Year Result Award
| Credits:
Director/Scriptwriter: Claude Lelouch |
Galatée Films |
