Tell Me About the Stars

In the vast isolation of Antarctica, profound solitude triggers a cascade of introspective thoughts and memories. Amidst the icy expanse, bodies twirl in endless circles as the winterer's mind races. Amidst the frigid stillness, a resolute realization echoes within him: other worlds are unnecessary; mirrors alone suffice. Set against the backdrop of the French-Italian research station Concordia, located 600 km from the nearest base, this film delves into the unique experience of scientists enduring a 13-month winter in an unforgiving environment with temperatures averaging -50°C. The polar night envelopes them for months, blocking out the sun, and communication with the outside world becomes a challenging endeavor. Against this backdrop, the film explores the widening gap between the winterers and their distant loved ones. Blurring the lines between fiction and documentary, the director, who never ventured to Antarctica himself, intricately weaves together commissioned shots from the scientists, reconstructed scenes in Paris, and a tapestry of visual creations and archive images. The narrative serves as the cohesive thread, connecting these diverse elements to bring forth a compelling exploration of human resilience in the face of extreme isolation.