Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum
Nov 06, 1998 · 30m
Director
Alain JaubertOverview
Using a funerary portrait from the Fayum preserved at the Louvre Museum, this documentary explores the art of portrait painting in Roman Egypt during the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. These strikingly realistic faces, painted on wooden panels and placed on mummies, reveal a multicultural society shaped by Egyptian, Greek, and Roman traditions. Through this single portrait, the film reflects on identity, memory, and the human relationship to death.
Cast of Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum
Crew of Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum
About Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum
What is Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum about?
Using a funerary portrait from the Fayum preserved at the Louvre Museum, this documentary explores the art of portrait painting in Roman Egypt during the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. These strikingly realistic faces, painted on wooden panels and placed on mummies, reveal a multicultural society shaped by Egyptian, Greek, and Roman traditions. Through this single portrait, the film reflects on…
When was Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum released?
Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum was released on November 6, 1998.
How long is Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum?
Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum runs 30 minutes.
Who directed Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum?
Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum was directed by Alain Jaubert.
Who is in the cast of Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum?
The cast of Le Dernier Regard – L’Européenne, portrait du Fayoum includes Marcel Cuvelier (Narrator).