A composition of symbolic, surreal and almost mystic images.
Directed by Philippe Garrel
poetry
desert
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.7 / 5
Cast
Nico
The Woman
Philippe Garrel
Man / Devil
Christian Aaron Boulogne
Child / LittleBrother
Daniel Pommereulle
Sheperd
Pierre Clémenti
Horseman / Archer
Balthazar Clémenti
Baby
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Fire-keeper / King
Crew
Philippe Garrel
Director
Philippe Garrel
Writer
Philippe Garrel
Editor
Michel Fournier
Director of Photography
Philippe Garrel
Producer
Nico
Music
Nico
Dialogue
Antoine Bonfanti
Sound
Popular Reviews
13 reviews
Mwvalebeli
4.0★ · 02/21/26
It needs to be felt, but i can’t.
It needs to be felt, but i can’t.
polina
8.0★ · 02/24/25
'The inner scar' reminded me more of the spirit of the surrealist style and the exploration of aspects of experimental filmmaking than of what we used to call full-length feature films. It observes much on a variety of issues, including religion and faith, freedom, emotional loss, and romantic complexity. however, this perspective is vague and presented primarily through symbolism, which I believe will only be completely understood by Garrel himself.> but I can't say it stopped me from enjoying this film; I was already immersed in it because to the way it communicates with the audience through visual solutions. It also reminded me of Zulawski's style, especially ‘On the Silver Globe’ and Nico's hysterical acting manner made me think of Ajani in 'Possession'. Clementi was also fantastic; this is not the first time he has played mostly mute characters, and I believe his performances here, as well as his roles in Pasolini's and Cavani's films, give the greatest understanding of his acting versatility. It's amazing how, even when he doesn't say much, the facial expressions convey everything.
'The inner scar' reminded me more of the spirit of the surrealist style and the exploration of aspects of experimental filmmaking than of what we used to call full-length feature films. It observes much on a variety of issues, including religion and faith, freedom, emotional loss, and romantic complexity. however, this perspective is vague and presented primarily through symbolism, which I believe will only be completely understood by Garrel himself.> but I can't say it stopped me from enjoying this film; I was already immersed in it because to the way it communicates with the audience through visual solutions. It also reminded me of Zulawski's style, especially ‘On the Silver Globe’ and Nico's hysterical acting manner made me think of Ajani in 'Possession'. Clementi was also fantastic; this is not the first time he has played mostly mute characters, and I believe his performances here, as well as his roles in Pasolini's and Cavani's films, give the greatest understanding of his acting versatility. It's amazing how, even when he doesn't say much, the facial expressions convey everything.
