‘Scayrecrow‘ / ‘Epouvantail‘ – is to be screened at the auspicious Festival de Cannes 2009 as part of the ‘Short films corner’.
“Inspiring, independent, in the fringe short films are at the heart of the film creation.
Organized by the Festival de Cannes, the Short Film Corner is the essential rendez-vous for short film makers.” – Short Film Corner
The Short film Corner is organized by the Festival de Cannes, and is is the essential rendez-vous for short film makers from all over the World. Last year more than 80 countries were represented, including Northern America (32%), France (24%), UK (16%), other European countries (18%). There were 1830 registered short films and 22 000 viewings. The Short Film Corner’s aim is to stimulate new cinema talents and throughout the Festival thematic programs, competitions and workshops create a privileged meeting place for international professionals.
Synopsis in French: “Nous sommes en 1742 et tout le monde ne parle que des brigandages de Joshua Rookwood. Il parait que personne sur les chemins ne peut s’échapper au bandit notoire et son alter-ego effrayant, le Scayrecrow (l’épouvantail). Bien que la plupart des gens font l’amalgame entre Rookwood et Turpin*, le mobile de ses actions n’est pas basé ni sur l’avidité ni sur la brutalité. A chaque pleine lune, après avoir volé les biens à la bourgeoisie, Rockwood se faufile rapidement pour donner les biens à sa chère et tendre, une serveuse Eleanor Tawney. Comme la récompense contre la capture du hors-la-loi augmente, les rendez-vous des amoureux attirent des attentions inopportunes. Lentement mais sûrement quelques-uns vont à l’encontre des amants.”
*Le bandit le plus craint d’Angleterre
The festival runs between the 13th and 22nd of May and any further developments will, as always, be posted here!