The poet Hélène calls herself “Babouillec” and describes herself as part of a “mismatched lot that doesn't fit in anywhere.”She writes powerful texts with biting humor, even though she cannot speak or hold a pen. Her words are created by carefully arranging letter cards—a method her mother discovered when Hélène was twenty years old. Her “telepathic poetry” offers a unique glimpse into her world and ours. LATEST NEWS FROM THE COSMOS (original title: DERNIÈRES NOUVELLES DU COSMOS) is a sensitive documentary by Julie Bertuccelli that portrays the extraordinary life and work of Hélène Nicolas. Despite being diagnosed with “autistic deficit,” she developed an impressive means of expression that culminated in her collaboration with theater director Pierre Meunier. Together, they bring Hélène's work “Algorithme Éponyme” to the stage, impressively demonstrating the creative power and potential of alternative forms of communication. The film was presented at the Festival International du Film de La Rochelle in 2016 and won the audience award at the 21st Rencontres du cinéma documentaire in Montreuil. It was also nominated for the 2017 César Award in the Best Documentary category. LATEST NEWS FROM THE COSMOS is a profound portrait that questions the boundaries of language and expression and highlights the importance of inclusion and artistic diversity.
Keywords
- Cine-Short: 90 Minutes of cinema
- Female Filmmakers
- disability
- literature
- women
Actors
- Véronique Truffert
- Hélène "Babouillec" Nicolas
- Pierre Meunier
- Marguerite Bordat
Director
- Julie Bertuccelli
Biography, Documentary
1h 25min
FRENCH
Hélène writes with biting humor. And yet this poet can't hold a pen, can't speak, and has never learned to read or write.
Hélène writes with biting humor. And yet this poet can't hold a pen, can't speak, and has never learned to read or write.
The poet Hélène calls herself “Babouillec” and describes herself as part of a “mismatched lot that doesn't fit in anywhere.”She writes powerful texts with biting humor, even though she cannot speak or hold a pen. Her words are created by carefully arranging letter cards—a method her mother discovered when Hélène was twenty years old. Her “telepathic poetry” offers a unique glimpse into her world and ours.
LATEST NEWS FROM THE COSMOS (original title: DERNIÈRES NOUVELLES DU COSMOS) is a sensitive documentary by Julie Bertuccelli that portrays the extraordinary life and work of Hélène Nicolas. Despite being diagnosed with “autistic deficit,” she developed an impressive means of expression that culminated in her collaboration with theater director Pierre Meunier. Together, they bring Hélène's work “Algorithme Éponyme” to the stage, impressively demonstrating the creative power and potential of alternative forms of communication.
The film was presented at the Festival International du Film de La Rochelle in 2016 and won the audience award at the 21st Rencontres du cinéma documentaire in Montreuil. It was also nominated for the 2017 César Award in the Best Documentary category. LATEST NEWS FROM THE COSMOS is a profound portrait that questions the boundaries of language and expression and highlights the importance of inclusion and artistic diversity.
Cast & Crew
Director
Julie Bertuccelli
Cast
Véronique Truffert
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Cast
Hélène "Babouillec" Nicolas
Cast
Pierre Meunier
Cast
Marguerite Bordat