Cinema Through the Eyes of the Audience


In the coming-of-age story of a film enthusiast, we discover the magic of movie theaters following the young Paul Dédalus.


"Cinema Through the Eyes of the Audience" is a film that questions why people have been going to the cinema for more than a century and what the magic of this art is. The film tells a growth story of a cinema viewer by following the footsteps of young Paul Dédalus. Memories, fiction, and discoveries come together in an unstoppable flood of images.

Arnaud Desplechin reunites with Paul Dédalus, the hero of his autobiographical work. Paul describes his entrance into the world of cinema, first as a viewer, then as a film lover, and finally as a director. The film intriguingly turns back to Paul's childhood and explains how he got into the cinema.

The film reminds viewers of the magic and allure of cinema and reminds many people of their own love and experiences with cinema. The place where the film was shot is an old and magical movie theater, fitting to the history and magic of cinema.