“Cauliflower” by Aurélien Heilbronn
The film examines the duality of perspectives surrounding the Cauliflower Ear - a badge of honor for some, while misunderstood as a deformity by others.
Beyond the surface fascination with the ear itself, Cauliflower explores the themes of personal growth, virility and societal perceptions, identity and the pursuit of greatness.
The film invites viewers to question established notions of beauty and embrace the intricate shades of self-expression while celebrating dedication and perseverance.
FROM THE DIRECTOR:
“The film was born out of my personal connection to the mixed martial arts world. As a practitioner myself, I couldn't help but notice the diverse reactions and perceptions surrounding the wounded ear.
I wanted to explore the dichotomy between modern perspectives that view it as a deformity and the historical significance it held among the revered Pugilists of Ancient Greece.
The film examines the duality of perspectives surrounding the Cauliflower Ear - a badge of honor for some, while misunderstood as a deformity by others »
The main character played by Jess Liaudin, a former UFC fighter embodies authenticity and unapologetically embraces his true self, while the young character's misguided pursuit of respect and recognition leads him down a path of self-mutilation.
As the story unfolds my goal was that the ear would elicit emotions beyond simple aversion or awe. Its beauty is discovered in the unwavering dedication that drives fighters to push beyond their physical limitations, earning the coveted delphic badge of honor that is the cauliflower ear.”
-Aurélien Heilbronn
CREDITS:
Starring//
Jess Liaudin
Cast// Xavier Murillon, Mathieu Boccia, Icaro Leonny
Director// Aurélien Heilbronn
Writer// Alaric Alexander Smeets
Producers//
Paul Gazai - Ever Paris
Alaric Alexander Smeets - Swell production
Aurélien Heilbronn
DP//Hugo Carlier
Post production// D-FACTORY, Christophe Wagnies, Julien Lanard
Sculptor// Justin Ryan Kendall
1st assistant director// Raphael Rhiems
1st assistant camera// Lola Roughier-Onnis
2nd camera assistant// Doria Hutchinson
Line producer// Paul Frey
Production coordinator// Lola Sibra Gonnard
Gaffer// Hugo Mesnil
Best Boy// Oscar Chadenat
Electrician// Anthony Hanna
Grip// Ugo Villaume
Assistant grip// Louis Gasca
Location manager// Samuel Weber
Hair & makeup / SFX// EMA SIMON
SFX assistant// Sofiane Thesse
Set designer// Alexis Barbera
Assistant set designer// Sarah Nicolle
Catering & craft// Paname Tasting
Editor// Vincent Fleischmann
Assistant Editor// Nicolas Delorme
Colorist// Nicolas Gautier
Flame Artist// Yann Masson
Digital Compositor// Mathilde Charon
FX supervisor// Jérémy Maillard
Sound studio// ROTARY LAB
Sound producer// Cedric Gaudard
Composer & sound designer// Noe Bailleux
Title Design// Lucas Grassmay
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