International Video Competition

iXième has been awarded the Golden Leopard for the best film in the video contest (ex eaquo) !

"The Cell"

Along with the film's selection in Locarno,an installation was presented to the public : « The Cell » offered a unique opportunity of keeping up the writing beyond the film. While entering the universe of The Cell, the visitor dives into a new way of being jailed.

iXième is a private diary left by a prisoner trapped home. All of a sudden , The man goes mysteriously missing after 200 days of detention. The only trace of him is a video cassette found in his flat.

Concept : Pierre-Yves Borgeaud and Stéphane Blok

Art director : Sabine Crausaz

Production : Heinz Dill

We thank following partners:

Télévision Suisse Romande, Ville de Lausanne, canton de Vaud, Locarno Film Festival and Mr Angelo Margiasso