Vivre à Naples et Mourir (Entretien avec Werner Schroeter)

About This Movie

So, 'Vivre à Naples et Mourir' is this fascinating documentary that captures a moment in time during the Cannes festival in '78. It's not just the interview with Werner Schroeter about his film 'Nel Regno di Napoli'—it's the whole atmosphere of the festival that seeps in. You can feel the energy buzzing around them on the terrace of the Hotel Majestic. The pacing feels almost languid, reflective, which suits the contemplative nature of Schroeter’s thoughts. He dives deep into artistic processes, blending the personal with the cinematic. It’s not flashy or overly polished; it has this raw edge that makes it distinctive. You get a real sense of who he is as an artist, and that’s what keeps it engaging.

Atmosphere of Cannes festival captured uniquelySchroeter's artistic process explored deeplyReflective pacing enhances the documentary's tone