2021
Oscilloscope
1 h 32 m

2021
Oscilloscope
1 h 32 m

Summary In the heart of the Tibetan highlands, multi-award-winning nature photographer Vincent Munier guides writer Sylvain Tesson on his quest to document the infamously elusive snow leopard. Munier introduces Tesson to the subtle art of waiting from a blind spot, tracking animals, and finding the patience to catch sight of the beasts. Through...

Directed By: Marie Amiguet, Vincent Munier

Written By: Sylvain Tesson, Marie Amiguet, Vincent Munier

2021
Oscilloscope
1 h 32 m

2021
Oscilloscope
1 h 32 m

The Velvet Queen

Name: The Velvet Queen
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Released: 2021-12-22
Duration: 1 min 32 s
Rating: 78
Cast: Vincent Munier, Sylvain Tesson

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 10 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Marie Amiguet, Vincent Munier

Written By: Sylvain Tesson, Marie Amiguet, Vincent Munier

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Variety

Dec 21, 2021

This elegant, unusual documentary shifts the role of the game-spotter from that of non-violent hunter — in pursuit of one prized target — to passive but duly wide-eyed observer, accepting but also appreciating the limits of our access.

By Guy Lodge FULL REVIEW

Washington Post

Jan 11, 2022

There’s plenty to look at while we’re waiting for the titular Queen, and it’s often quite pretty: Shots of rabbits, sheep, deer, yaks, foxes, pikas, bears, other big cats and a miscellaneous assortment of birds abound. But this is not your typical Animal Planet or National Geographic film.

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The Irish Times

Apr 29, 2022

By the time we finally see the leading lady, La Panthère des Neiges – as the film was called at home – has long since privileged the journey over the destination.

By Tara Brady FULL REVIEW

RogerEbert.com

Dec 22, 2021

The Velvet Queen is at its strongest when it allows for silence on this gorgeous landscape, using only its mesmerizing score to elevate the imagery into something poetic about the beauty of mother nature.

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Little White Lies

Apr 29, 2022

It’s a hypnotic lesson in watchful photojournalism, offering an insightful take on a quest to liaise with wildlife in its natural habitat – in this case, the rare Tibetan snow leopard.

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IndieWire

Dec 23, 2021

Whether it prompts genuine introspection, or even inspires further conversation on what Tesson argues, may provide some measure of how effective the film is. But whether or not viewers put any stock in his proclamations, it’s also perfectly OK to simply celebrate the grandeur in nature that the documentary exalts.

By Tambay Obenson FULL REVIEW

Slant Magazine

Dec 21, 2021

Long stretches of the film are simply mesmerizing, but both Sylvain Tesson’s written compositions and the conversation between him and Vincent Munier often lapse into clichés about the distractions and decadence of modern society.

By Pat Brown FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Paprika Films, Kobalann, Arte France Cinéma, Le Bureau, Lyro Participations, Arte/Cofinova 16, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), Région Grand Est, Département des Vosges, Agence Nationale de Gestion des Oeuvres Audiovisuelles (ANGOA), ARTE, ARTE

Release Date Dec 22, 2021

Duration 1 h 32 m

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Website https://www.modernfilms.com/velvetqueen

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César Awards, France

• 1 Win & 3 Nominations

Lumiere Awards, France

• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

Santa Fe International Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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