Camille Review: Casting, A Tool for Sexual Harassment

Logline
A casting call for a film brings in two actresses already dressed up for the role of Camille. Instead of a true casting process based on talent, the women endure sexual harassments through the entire process.

Introduction
Camille is a French short film written, and directed by independent filmmaker Emeric Gallego. Emeric is also a cinematographer who lives and works in France. Adele Gotkovsky, and Charlotte Arnould star as the two French actresses in Camille. The short film was in selection for 50+ film festivals globally. Charlotte Arnould is a recipient of 15 award for her role in Camille. Emeric’s film is a social and cultural commentary on the casting process in the film industry. It critiques the social and cultural philosophy used by male casting directors, who rather than cast for talent, instead cast based on sexual nuances.

Review
Amazing! Emeric used fiction to drive a “documentary-type” idea, and then made it look like film. He critiques the astounding amount of passive-aggressive or sexist undertones during a normal casting process. Actresses who are particularly subjected to such pressure, find it depressive and of course mentally unhealthy. The director crafts the story from a personal experience. The cast of four includes two off screen male characters (casting directors). Camille raises the need for a social cause, to inject feminism, protect women, and caution male casting directors not to focus on sexist statements, but talent quality.

The Official Trailer for Camille

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A social message aimed at an industry ruled by non-feminists, Camille hits the ground running. It does not shy way from its message, and presents its premise clearly with documentary photography. The mix of non-fiction, and fiction narratives makes Camille enjoyable. #metoo movement can use this idea to address a frequent by covert sexual nuance at women in the film industry. Camille is filmed with amateur actresses, who make it look as though they are professional actresses acting as amateur’s. They carry the story, and create an indifference between each other which works for the storytelling. With a one camera setup, Emeric drives this narrative with ease, and transports audiences into the mind of the character of Camille.

Conclusion
Camille opened our eyes to see what was right in-front of us. Something we ignored.

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Writer & Directed: Emeric Gallego

Cast
Charlotte Arnould as Camille
Adèle Gotkovsky as Camille
Riad Marco Haddad as Casting Director
Lucas Dos Santos as Casting Director

Produced: Emeric Gallego
Cinematography: Emeric Gallego and Lucas Dos Santos
Film Editing: Emeric Gallego
Sound Department: Elsa Marouani et Ludovic Jacquin
Mixage: Jordan Escoda
Music: Emmanuel Cavallo
Subtitles: Méline Rocher

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