MECHANICAL MONSTERS
Director: Pierre-François Gautier
Cast:The Bastien Family
Crew:Writer: Pierre - François Gautier & Nicolas Diego. Cinematography: Pierre - François Gautier. Composer: Christo Roussev. Editor: Nicolas Diego. Producer: Pierre - François Gautier.
Email:pierrefrancois.gautier34@gmail.com
Synopsis
In the summer, the "Grands Shows Mécaniques" organized by the Bastien family are in full swing on the hot asphalt by the mediterranean sea. François Jr & Elliott Bastien, young stuntmen aged 9 and 11, are growing up in this world of crumpled metal and adrenalin. Every night, when the mechanical monsters driven by their fathers arrive, the phrase "Do you want some more?" rings out.
About the director
Born in 1987 in the south of France, Pierre-François Gautier is an independent director and photographer, crafting fiction, documentary, experimental films, and clips on both film and digital platforms. Based in Béziers, he co-directs "LA SPIRE," an association dedicated to film image education. Notable works include "SOUTH" (2017) and "MECHANICAL MONSTERS" (2023), showcasing his strong connection to the southern French landscape.
Filmmaker's note
“MECHANICAL MONSTERS” is a free and experimental documentary short film shot in 2017 and completed in 2023, with the Bastien family - extreme stuntmen from father to son. Together, they organize "Grands Shows Mécaniques" in the summer, along the seaside in the south of France. We dive into the arena with François Junior & Elliott Bastien - both cousins - respectively 9 and 11 years old, young stuntmen growing up among mechanical monsters.