Raoul Ruiz : Contre l'ignorance fiction !

When he died, Raúl Ruiz left behind one of the most impressive oeuvres in film history: more than 118 features, short films and documentaries. His universe is so unique and layered that we are nowhere near speaking or writing the last word about it. This documentary is not so much 'about' Ruiz, but briefly brings his incomparable personality back to life, for instance thanks to his presence on the soundtrack. One of the things he reminds us about is that every person has a double, one who is always present. Ruiz attached a great deal of importance to good company and friendship. A few of his creative sidekicks bear witness to their relationship with the ever-humorous Chilean director, who considered precise formulation just as important as lavish eating and drinking. But the bookworm Ruiz was especially fond of knowledge. Using fragments, Alejandra Rojo illustrates how Ruiz translated scientific themes, and especially his obsession with the phenomenon time, into visual poetry. (International Film Festival Rotterdam)