Théo et les métamorphoses
Theo and the Metamorphosis

Théo Kermel
Théo et les métamorphoses | Theo and the Metamorphosis by Damien Odoul
FRA 2021, Panorama
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Théo Kermel
Théo et les métamorphoses | Theo and the Metamorphosis by Damien Odoul
FRA 2021, Panorama
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Théo Kermel, Louise Morin
Théo et les métamorphoses | Theo and the Metamorphosis by Damien Odoul
FRA 2021, Panorama
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Film poster
Théo et les métamorphoses | Theo and the Metamorphosis by Damien Odoul
FRA 2021, Panorama
Damien Odoul shows us the world from Théo’s perspective, in dreamlike surreal compositions. Constantly accompanied by his inner voice, Théo’s thoughts and emotions are brought to life in a dynamic, ever-changing visual language. The protagonist’s connection to nature, to other people, his identity and his desires unfold in a flood of impressions and experiences, and the days alone in the forest become a journey of self-discovery and self-determination.
With
- Théo Kermel (TO/Théo)
- Pierre Meunier (His Father)
- Ayumi Roux (The Ninja)
- Louise Morin (The Empress)
- Élia Sulem (His Other Half)
- Sonia Gondry (His Mother)
- Vanda Tilseein (His Sister)
- Olaf Oldinski (The Stranger)
- Ethan Dabo (The Child of the Cave)
Crew
Written and Directed by | Damien Odoul |
Cinematography | Damien Odoul, Sylvain Rodriguez |
Montage | Anne Destival |
Sound | Frédéric Dabo |
Production Design | Sébastien Chauvet |
Casting | Bahija El Amrani |
Assistant Director | Anne Destival |
Production Manager | Mélanie Dieter |
Producer | Alexandre Perrier |
Co-Producers | Brahim Chioua, Vincent Roget, Giorgio D’imperio, Dan Wechsler, Didier Diaz, Bernard Campan |
Co-Production |
Wild Bunch Paris Same Player Paris Freestudios Genf Bord Cadre Genf ABS Productions Paris |
Produced by

Damien Odoul, Michael Stütz
Recitation at the premiere.
Théo et les métamorphoses · Panorama · Freiluftkino Kreuzberg · Jun 14, 2021

Damien Odoul
The director at the film talk.
Théo et les métamorphoses · Panorama · Freiluftkino Kreuzberg · Jun 14, 2021

Alexandre Perrier, Damien Odoul
The producer and the director at the Photo Call.
Théo et les métamorphoses · Panorama · Freiluftkino Kreuzberg · Jun 14, 2021

Damien Odoul
Partner look: the director and the bear showed up with sunglasses.
Théo et les métamorphoses · Panorama · Freiluftkino Kreuzberg · Jun 14, 2021
Damien Odoul

A film director since 1988, he made his debut feature film, Morasseix, when he was just 24 and has so far directed nine features, nine shorts and four documentaries. His second feature, Deep Breath, won the Cinema of the Present – Special Jury Award and a FIPRESCI Prize at the Venice International Film Festival. His films have met with success at festivals including Cannes, Toronto and Locarno and have won many awards. Since 2004, he has also been a poet. In 2017, he published “Résurrection permanente d’un cinéaste amoureux”, an illustrated art book about his work as a filmmaker.
Filmography
1992 Morasseix 2001 Le souffle (Deep Breath) 2002 Errance (Wandering) 2003 En attendant le déluge (In Waiting for the Flood) 2006 L’histoire de Richard O. (The Story of Richard O.) 2011 Le reste du monde (The Rest of the World) 2012 La richesse du loup (Rich is the Wolf) 2014 La peur (The Fear) 2021 Théo et les métamorphoses (Theo and The Metamorphosis)
Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2021