Fragments | Digital productions ARTE

Fragments

A series directed by Aurélie Sfez and Xavier Havitov, since 2020

Four seasons, four salvos containing 20 individual stories of a tipping point or an epiphany. In the privacy of a roving recording studio, German, Canadian and French people share their unvarnished, unfiltered stories. These unique, authentic self-portraits are all the more revealing for what they tell us of our society and the world around us.

In a traveling studio, men and women, young and old, from near and far, take turns revealing glimpses of their inner world. These Fragments share powerful experiences, moments that have left a mark. Seated in front of the camera, they open up with raw honesty—no masks, no filters—delivering a collection of striking stories, oscillating between humor and deep emotion. Shot against a black…

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Technical Info & Short Credits

Format
Series
Genre
Documentary
Duration
80x5min
Technique
Live action
Coproduction
URBANIA, 2P2L, ARTE France
Directors
Aurélie Sfez, Xavier Havitov, Danic Champoux

Unique features

  • A simple yet striking concept

    A traveling recording booth is set up in a park, a public square—in Canada, Germany, and France.

  • Raw and Authentic Stories

    Men and women, young and old, take turns revealing glimpses of their inner world.

Nominations and awards

  • Selection Prix Numix 2022

Press

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