POLA X (Original title)PIERRE, OU LES AMBIGUITÉS (Alternative title)
Date: 1999 (Copyright)Countries: Japan, Switzerland, France, GermanyDirector: Léos Carax
Production company billing: ©1999. Arena Films/Pola Production/Théo Films/France 2 Cinéma/Pandora Filmproduktion/Euro Space/Vega Film visa d'exploitation: 91813 Arena Films presents in association with Pola Production/Théo Films (Paris)/Pandora Filmproduktion (Cologne)/Euro Space (Tokyo)/Vega Film (Zurich) a film by Leos Carax a French/German/Japanese/Swiss co-production Arena Films/Pola Production/Théo Films/France 2 Cinéma/Pandora Filmproduktion/Euro Space/Vega Film with the participation of Canal+/La 7 - Arte/ARD-Degeto/Télévision Suisse Romande (TSR) - une entreprise de la SSR with the support of Eurimages/[logo] Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen/ [logo] Filmförderungsanstalt Berlin and of Centre National de la Cinématographie/Procirep/L'Office Fédéral de la Culture du Département Fédéral de l'Interieur (Berne)/Amuse Video/Digital Media Lab/TV Tokyo/Taiwa Inc/Dentsu (Japan) [logo] Dolby Surround/Digital DTS sound In Colour Subtitles Inspired by the novel 'Pierre; or, the Ambiguities'
Synopsis: Drama. Pierre is a young man who seemingly has it all: a wealthy life due to the success of his recently published novel, a caring, chic mother and an adoring fianceé. The idyll is marred by constantly troubling dreams and the fear of being followed by a long-haired woman. When Pierre finally manages to confront the mysterious stranger, she tells him her story - she is his sister. This meeting and exposure to his sister's lifestyle encourage Pierre to give up his wealthy life to travel to Paris with her, in order to write a novel with a "real" story.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 1999not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby / StereoRuntime: 134 mins Length: 12087 FeetDialogue (original): French
Title: Reviews: DVDs: The Leos Carax CollectionAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD collection comprising: BOY MEETS GIRL / MAUVAIS SANG / P OLA X.
In: Film Criticism v27 n1 Autumn 2002 Pages: 20-35
Title: Inverting French heritage cinema:Melville, Carax and Pola XAuthor: DEANGELIS, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of audience expectations of Leos Carax's POLA X as both an adaptation of Herman Melville's novel "Pierre, or the Ambiguities" and as heritage cinema.
In: Film Review vSpec. n34 Year book 2001 Page: 99
Title: Pola XAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n132 June 2000 Page: 58
Title: New filmsAuthor: PARKINSON, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinéaste v26 n1 December 2000 Page: 72
Title: Short Takes: Pola XAuthor: MOOKAS, Ioannis Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review plus note of distributor and contact address and telephone number.
In: Film Comment v36 n5 Sep/Oct 2000 Pages: 74-75
Title: Pola XAuthor: STEPHENS, Chuck Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n6 June 2000 Pages: 51-52
Title: ReviewsAuthor: SMITH, Gavin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n11 November 2000 Page: 71
Title: Video reviews: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n2810 14 Jan 2000 Pages: 10-11
Title: Le 13e Fipa repart à l'assaut de BiarritzAuthor: LE LEURCH, Vincent Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: On the 13th edition of Fipa: interview with Pierre Henry Deleau; some programme information; details for four of the films to be shown - VICTOIRE OU LA DOULEUR DES FEMMES;PIERRE OU LES AMBIGUITÉ;CITIZEN CAM;ZAÏDE,UN PETIT AIR DE VENGEANCE
In: Premiere v14 n1 September 2000 Page: 17
Title: Pola XAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Scope n4 Summer 2000 Pages: 26-28
Title: Feature: Untitled: Notes on the Film Pola X and its...Author: CROUSE, Edward Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...discontents".
In: Variety 17 May 1999 Page: 55
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Télérama vCanne n2574 12 May 1999 Pages: 68-69
Title: Pola XAuthor: MURAT, PIERRE Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Cahiers du Cinéma n535 May 1999 Pages: 78-80
Title: ExorcismeAuthor: HIGUINEN, Erwan Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: 24 Images n98/99 Autumn 1999 Page: 80
Title: [24 Images - n98/99 Autumn 1999: no known title]Author: KERMABON, Jacques Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at Cannes 1999.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n1 January 1999 Page: 7
Title: Rushes: The bigger picture: Cannes choicesArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Announces the first film to make the 52nd Cannes Festival International du Film official selection. Leos Carax's POLA X was chosen by Cannes' director Gilles Jacob.
In: Le Film Francais n2771 30 Apr 1999 Page: VI of insert on new releases
Title: FICHESArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Le Film Francais n2767 2 Apr 1999 Page: 23
Title: RELEASESArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Premiere n267 June 1999 Page: 71
Title: Pola XAuthor: HONORÉ, Christophe Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1209 21 May 1999 Page: 18
Title: Pola XAuthor: JOHNSTON, Sheila Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n7 July 1999 Page: 22
Title: Cannes: tunnel visionsAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A short review of Léos Carax's POLA X as part of a report on the 1999 Cannes Film Festival.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n48 04 Dec 1999 Page: 17
Title: "Pola X" - Premiere im Kölner OdeonArticle type: NoteLanguage: German
Description: On the Cologne premiere of POLA X, Dec 9th. Mainly illustrative.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n48 04 Dec 1999 Pages: 46-47
Title: Pola XAuthor: WYDRA, Thilo Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Grand Angle n228 July 1999 Pages: [47-48]
Title: Pola XAuthor: DUPAGNE, Marie-France Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1209 21 May 1999 Pages: 13-16
Title: Euro special effects shop via with US rivalsAuthor: TIMMS, DOminic Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the special effect sector in Europe, highlighting the making of SOPHIE'S WORLD, NOTTING HILL, UNSCHULDIGE BIESTER, WERNER 3, POLA X and ASTERIX ET OBELIX CONTRE CESAR.
In: Positif n460 June 1999 Page: 55
Title: Pola XAuthor: Ph. R. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Cineforum n385 June 1999 Page: 33
Title: [Cineforum - n385 June 1999: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Le Film Francais n2746 6 Nov 1998 Page: 5
Title: "Pola X", premier film sélectionné à Cannes 99Author: ARBAUDIE, Marie-Claude Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n11 14 Mar 1998 Page: 18
Title: Drehbericht: Prefekte Locations im RuhrgebietAuthor: KLEBER, Reinhard Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: German
In: Screen International n1121 15 Aug 1997 Page: 8
Title: Franco-Swiss funding war intensifies over Carax picAuthor: BLANEY, Martin Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the controversial discussion in Switzerland about funding of co-productions with the CNC and the case of POLA X
In: Le Film Francais n2681 29 Aug 1997 Page: 6
Title: Leos Carax a commencé le tournage de "Pola X"Author: ARBAUDIE, Marie-Claude Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1118 25 Jul 1997 Page: 7
Title: Carax tries to reverse fortunesAuthor: MEAUX-SAINT-MARC, Francoise Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n49 07 Dec 1996 Page: 6
Title: Leos Carax dreht "Pola X" in NRWArticle type: ArticleLanguage: German
Description: Article about films receiving funding by the Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen
Date: 1999 (Copyright)Countries: Japan, Switzerland, France, GermanyDirector: Léos Carax
Production company billing: ©1999. Arena Films/Pola Production/Théo Films/France 2 Cinéma/Pandora Filmproduktion/Euro Space/Vega Film visa d'exploitation: 91813 Arena Films presents in association with Pola Production/Théo Films (Paris)/Pandora Filmproduktion (Cologne)/Euro Space (Tokyo)/Vega Film (Zurich) a film by Leos Carax a French/German/Japanese/Swiss co-production Arena Films/Pola Production/Théo Films/France 2 Cinéma/Pandora Filmproduktion/Euro Space/Vega Film with the participation of Canal+/La 7 - Arte/ARD-Degeto/Télévision Suisse Romande (TSR) - une entreprise de la SSR with the support of Eurimages/[logo] Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen/ [logo] Filmförderungsanstalt Berlin and of Centre National de la Cinématographie/Procirep/L'Office Fédéral de la Culture du Département Fédéral de l'Interieur (Berne)/Amuse Video/Digital Media Lab/TV Tokyo/Taiwa Inc/Dentsu (Japan) [logo] Dolby Surround/Digital DTS sound In Colour Subtitles Inspired by the novel 'Pierre; or, the Ambiguities'
Synopsis: Drama. Pierre is a young man who seemingly has it all: a wealthy life due to the success of his recently published novel, a caring, chic mother and an adoring fianceé. The idyll is marred by constantly troubling dreams and the fear of being followed by a long-haired woman. When Pierre finally manages to confront the mysterious stranger, she tells him her story - she is his sister. This meeting and exposure to his sister's lifestyle encourage Pierre to give up his wealthy life to travel to Paris with her, in order to write a novel with a "real" story.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 1999not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby / StereoRuntime: 134 mins Length: 12087 FeetDialogue (original): French
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Sight and Sound v17 n9 September 2007 Page: 85Title: Reviews: DVDs: The Leos Carax CollectionAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD collection comprising: BOY MEETS GIRL / MAUVAIS SANG / P OLA X.
In: Film Criticism v27 n1 Autumn 2002 Pages: 20-35
Title: Inverting French heritage cinema:Melville, Carax and Pola XAuthor: DEANGELIS, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of audience expectations of Leos Carax's POLA X as both an adaptation of Herman Melville's novel "Pierre, or the Ambiguities" and as heritage cinema.
In: Film Review vSpec. n34 Year book 2001 Page: 99
Title: Pola XAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n132 June 2000 Page: 58
Title: New filmsAuthor: PARKINSON, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinéaste v26 n1 December 2000 Page: 72
Title: Short Takes: Pola XAuthor: MOOKAS, Ioannis Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review plus note of distributor and contact address and telephone number.
In: Film Comment v36 n5 Sep/Oct 2000 Pages: 74-75
Title: Pola XAuthor: STEPHENS, Chuck Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n6 June 2000 Pages: 51-52
Title: ReviewsAuthor: SMITH, Gavin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n11 November 2000 Page: 71
Title: Video reviews: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n2810 14 Jan 2000 Pages: 10-11
Title: Le 13e Fipa repart à l'assaut de BiarritzAuthor: LE LEURCH, Vincent Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: On the 13th edition of Fipa: interview with Pierre Henry Deleau; some programme information; details for four of the films to be shown - VICTOIRE OU LA DOULEUR DES FEMMES;PIERRE OU LES AMBIGUITÉ;CITIZEN CAM;ZAÏDE,UN PETIT AIR DE VENGEANCE
In: Premiere v14 n1 September 2000 Page: 17
Title: Pola XAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Scope n4 Summer 2000 Pages: 26-28
Title: Feature: Untitled: Notes on the Film Pola X and its...Author: CROUSE, Edward Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...discontents".
In: Variety 17 May 1999 Page: 55
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Télérama vCanne n2574 12 May 1999 Pages: 68-69
Title: Pola XAuthor: MURAT, PIERRE Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Cahiers du Cinéma n535 May 1999 Pages: 78-80
Title: ExorcismeAuthor: HIGUINEN, Erwan Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: 24 Images n98/99 Autumn 1999 Page: 80
Title: [24 Images - n98/99 Autumn 1999: no known title]Author: KERMABON, Jacques Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at Cannes 1999.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n1 January 1999 Page: 7
Title: Rushes: The bigger picture: Cannes choicesArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Announces the first film to make the 52nd Cannes Festival International du Film official selection. Leos Carax's POLA X was chosen by Cannes' director Gilles Jacob.
In: Le Film Francais n2771 30 Apr 1999 Page: VI of insert on new releases
Title: FICHESArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Le Film Francais n2767 2 Apr 1999 Page: 23
Title: RELEASESArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Premiere n267 June 1999 Page: 71
Title: Pola XAuthor: HONORÉ, Christophe Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1209 21 May 1999 Page: 18
Title: Pola XAuthor: JOHNSTON, Sheila Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n7 July 1999 Page: 22
Title: Cannes: tunnel visionsAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A short review of Léos Carax's POLA X as part of a report on the 1999 Cannes Film Festival.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n48 04 Dec 1999 Page: 17
Title: "Pola X" - Premiere im Kölner OdeonArticle type: NoteLanguage: German
Description: On the Cologne premiere of POLA X, Dec 9th. Mainly illustrative.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n48 04 Dec 1999 Pages: 46-47
Title: Pola XAuthor: WYDRA, Thilo Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Grand Angle n228 July 1999 Pages: [47-48]
Title: Pola XAuthor: DUPAGNE, Marie-France Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1209 21 May 1999 Pages: 13-16
Title: Euro special effects shop via with US rivalsAuthor: TIMMS, DOminic Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the special effect sector in Europe, highlighting the making of SOPHIE'S WORLD, NOTTING HILL, UNSCHULDIGE BIESTER, WERNER 3, POLA X and ASTERIX ET OBELIX CONTRE CESAR.
In: Positif n460 June 1999 Page: 55
Title: Pola XAuthor: Ph. R. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Cineforum n385 June 1999 Page: 33
Title: [Cineforum - n385 June 1999: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Le Film Francais n2746 6 Nov 1998 Page: 5
Title: "Pola X", premier film sélectionné à Cannes 99Author: ARBAUDIE, Marie-Claude Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n11 14 Mar 1998 Page: 18
Title: Drehbericht: Prefekte Locations im RuhrgebietAuthor: KLEBER, Reinhard Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: German
In: Screen International n1121 15 Aug 1997 Page: 8
Title: Franco-Swiss funding war intensifies over Carax picAuthor: BLANEY, Martin Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the controversial discussion in Switzerland about funding of co-productions with the CNC and the case of POLA X
In: Le Film Francais n2681 29 Aug 1997 Page: 6
Title: Leos Carax a commencé le tournage de "Pola X"Author: ARBAUDIE, Marie-Claude Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1118 25 Jul 1997 Page: 7
Title: Carax tries to reverse fortunesAuthor: MEAUX-SAINT-MARC, Francoise Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n49 07 Dec 1996 Page: 6
Title: Leos Carax dreht "Pola X" in NRWArticle type: ArticleLanguage: German
Description: Article about films receiving funding by the Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen