“DVTR - Les Olympiques” by Jean—Vital Joliat

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In this satirical clip, I collaborated with the music group DVTR to reinterpret the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the unexpected setting of a ranch lost deep in Canada. Through humorous scenes and hard-hitting song lyrics, we wanted to highlight the indifference of the locals to the grandeur of the Games, highlighting the gap between local priorities and the colossal expense of international sporting events. As a filmmaker, I sought to contrast the simplicity of rural Canadian life with the sumptuousness of the Olympic Games, in order to finely criticize questionable financial choices and invite viewers to reflect on what really matters in times of global crisis. My vision was to capture the essence of everyday life on this ranch and juxtapose that reality with the extravagance of the Games to provoke deep, critical reflection.

Credits

Director// Jean—Vital Joliat

Production// Lisbon Lux Records

Producer// Julien Manaud

Production Manager// Alicia Renald

Director of Photography// Maxime Valsan

Art Directors// Laurence Giroux—Do & Jean—Cimon Tellier

Dancers// Ezra Guerrier & Vincent Lacasse

Editor// Jean—Vital Joliat

Colorist// Thomas d’Auteuil


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