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SXSW Interview: Jeanne Stern, ‘Les Malaventures de Zut-Alors’
Director: Jeanne Stern
Film: “Les Malaventures de Zut-Alors”
Category: Experimental Shorts
Sites: SXSW
Screening: 5 p.m. Monday, March 12; 2 p.m. Friday, March 16; both at Dobie
Film synopsis from SXSW.com: “Zut-Alors” uses mechanical puppetry to tell the story of Siamese brother and sister, Zut & Alors. Includes many bizarre wonders, including a parade of animals, pop-up gardens, and party blower puppetry. Puppets and set made of old books, World War II gummed paper, crepe paper, bicycle bells and more.
Is this your first time at SXSW? If not, what has your experience been like in previous years?
This is my first time having a film at SXSW. I’ve been to some free music shows before. My impression of SXSW — Austin is flooded by hipsters with matching black hair cuts.
What are your impressions of the festival compared to others of its kind around the country, and of Austin as a film town, in general?
I haven’t had a chance to attend similar festivals, so it’s hard to say. I hope the film industry continues to grow in Austin because I would love to be able to stay here and work.
What do you hope to take away from your time at the festival?
Inspiration for my work, new friends, opportunities to share my work, new connections…
Why should audiences be excited to see your film?
Because there are Siamese twins, a miniature parade of paper animals, and party blower puppetry. Plus, it was shot on 35mm film by the magnificent Jason Eitelbach.
Are there any other films screening that you hope to see?
I’ve been so busy with my current film, I haven’t had a chance to look yet.
Any restaurants, parties, tourist locations you want to get to while in town? If you live in Austin, where do you suggest out-of-towners visit while in town?
I live in Austin! The weather in Austin is so amazing in March, really anywhere outside — the botanical gardens, Zilker Park. I’d recommend renting a bicycle and taking a ride around.
When you think of Texas and the movies, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
Going to film school at UT.
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