Premiere - Vincent Lindon, Bloody Heart: An intimate dive revealed at a private party at the Cinémathèque de Paris

By Mulder, Paris, Cinematheque, 06 january 2025

This Monday evening, the Cinémathèque de Paris was the setting for an eventful screening. Directors Thierry Demaizière and Alban Teurlai, accompanied by actor Vincent Lindon, previewed their poignant and singular documentary Vincent Lindon, Cœur Sanglant. In front of a packed, attentive audience, the film drew a warm, unanimous response: long applause greeted the end of the screening, a sign of deep admiration for this introspective portrait of an extraordinary artist. The atmosphere was marked by great emotion, commensurate with the intensity of the documentary presented. With rare authenticity, the film reveals the twists and turns of the actor's personal and artistic life, shedding light on his intimate reflections, doubts and inner struggles.

From February 5, 2025, Vincent Lindon, Cœur Sanglant will be broadcast on the Arte channel as well as on the arte.tv and YouTube ARTE Cinéma platforms. Conceived as an extraordinary self-portrait, this 82-minute documentary offers a unique immersive experience. Directors Thierry Demaizière and Alban Teurlai, known for their ability to capture the essence of their subjects in works such as Relève and Lourdes, have created a powerful, impressionistic work. This singular project was made possible thanks to the full collaboration of Vincent Lindon, who agreed to share moments from his daily life through personal videos filmed on his phone. Whether at home, in his Paris apartment, working on a film set, or at prestigious events such as the Cannes Film Festival, where he served as president of the jury, the actor reveals himself without filters.

The documentary stands out for its radically different approach to traditional portraits. The raw material consists of spontaneous videos and voice messages that Vincent Lindon has passed on to the filmmakers over the years. The filmmakers tell us that since their first documentary on Lindon, Revolvers in 2015, they've been able to capture the essence of this complex yet endearing man. Over time, they have been the privileged recipients of his outbursts of revolt and humorous reflections, often in the form of voice notes. From these fragments of life comes this introspective film, testifying to the sincerity and vulnerability of an artist already recognized for his commitment.

With its direct, impressionistic style, Vincent Lindon, Cœur Sanglant offers a fresh look at an actor often perceived as the embodiment of strong, resolute virility. But beyond the landmark roles that have marked his career, the documentary reveals a fragile man, haunted by his fears and paradoxes. The fear of aging, omnipresent in his confessions, is coupled with a more general reflection on the meaning of life and acting. Every moment filmed exudes authenticity, every word spoken reveals a being in perpetual search of truth.

The highlight of this project lies in its ability to provoke intimate reflection in the viewer. Far from being a simple hagiographic portrait, this documentary reflects an existence marked by contrasting emotions, oscillating between melancholy and moments of lightning. Vincent Lindon's words, alternately rebellious and soothing, give the film its structure and rhythm. This introspective tale frees itself from the usual conventions to better embrace the subjectivity of its protagonist.

The presence of the actor and directors added to the importance of this event, transforming the evening into a unique and unforgettable experience for all the cinephiles present. With Vincent Lindon, Cœur Sanglant, Thierry Demaizière and Alban Teurlai redefine the codes of cinematic portraiture, offering an intimate and gripping plunge into the life of an emblematic actor. This film is not only an ode to Vincent Lindon's talent, but also a profound reflection on the human condition and the passage of time. It is undoubtedly one of the documentaries on a great actor to come in 2025, and promises to captivate a wide audience when broadcast on Arte.

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Synopsis:
Filmed in his Paris apartment, on a film set or at the Cannes Film Festival when he was president, the actor reveals his anxieties, torments and paradoxes, his memories of an unloved child, his roles that tell of his commitment and his fear of aging, in life as in cinema.

Vincent Lindon, bloody heart
Directed by Thierry Demaizière and Alban Teurlai
With Vincent Lindon
Production companies: ARTE France, Falabracks
Distributed by ARTE (France)
Release date: February 5, 2025 (France)
Running time: 82 minutes

Photos and Video : Boris Colletier / Mulderville