On the eve of revolution, French activist and author Marquis and his talking penis, Colin, await judgment in the Bastille for allegedly plotting against the state. While Marquis dedicates himself to his art and Colin longs for action, the provocative pair unwittingly rouse the interest of competing ideological factions.
Practical Effects
Unsettlingly intricate claymation puppetry that took four years to complete.
Writing
Colin the penis delivers better political commentary than most humans.
Production
Live-action eyes on clay faces — the stuff of beautiful nightmares.
Director
Henri Xhonneux
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