Les avatars de la mort d’Empédocle

The documentary captures the summer of 1986 when Danièle Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub filmed in Sicily. It features assistant cameraman Jean-Paul Toraille experimenting with his first video camera, documenting the daily activities on set.

The film showcases moments of lightness, joy, and unexpected humor amid the filming process. It presents an engaging perspective on the creative endeavor, highlighting the interplay of concentration and spontaneity that occurs during production. This unique take on filmmaking and the representation of the artistic process may appeal to collectors interested in documentary cinema and the works of Jean-Marie Straub.