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Holy Motors depicts a man, Mr. Oscar, portrayed by Denis Lavant, who transitions through numerous roles and costumes throughout a single day in Paris. He undertakes these performances without any observers or recording devices. The film was presented at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival as a surrealist drama.

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info Holy Motors Specifications

Country	Germany
Year	2012

help Holy Motors FAQ

Who plays the accordion during the surreal church scene in Holy Motors?

The lead actor, Denis Lavant, actually plays the accordion himself during the bizarre and celebrated interlude inside a church. He leads a marching band of musicians dressed in bizarre costumes through the aisles, showcasing the film's highly surreal and unpredictable nature.

What is the significance of the limousines in Leos Carax's Holy Motors?

The white stretch limousines serve as both Mr. Oscar's dressing room and a literal symbol of the machinery of cinema. Inside these limos, he reviews his "assignments" and transforms into entirely different characters, reflecting the concept of actors as perpetual travelers through different lives.

Did Holy Motors win the Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival?

While it was heavily favored to win the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, it ultimately lost to Michael Haneke's film Amour. However, Holy Motors did take home the Prix de la Jeunesse (Prize of the Youth) and received widespread critical acclaim.

What kind of camera did cinematographer Caroline Champetier use to shoot Holy Motors?

Director Leos Carax and cinematographer Caroline Champetier shot the movie digitally using the Sony CineAlta F65 camera. This was Carax's first digital film, chosen to accommodate the long shooting schedule across numerous distinct Parisian locations.

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