The Facts in the Case of M. Valdamar

Two strains dominate the film “… VALDEMAR…”: one celebrates a delight in the mesmeric state induced by the random repetitive movements of a mechanical toy car with its flickering coloured light and the second traces recollections of the humorous process of shooting the film. Oscillations between these two elements underscore the play between illusions of physical reality and consciousness-altering. “… VALDEMAR…” is an entire 400-foot camera roll with synchronous sound.