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What it is about
Enclosure is a French-Yugoslav drama that follows a group of people confined to a closed and watched space, where internal hierarchies and outside pressure shape their relationships. The story focuses on how confinement changes both the individuals and the community that holds them.
How it was made
Directed by Armand Gatti, the film is a co-production between France and Yugoslavia. Its cast includes Hans Christian Blech, Jean Négroni, Janez Vrhovec and Stevo Žigon. Gatti builds the story around the idea of the enclosed space that gives the film its title. The available sources offer few details about the shoot and production.
Reception and legacy
The film was screened at the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival, where Gatti won the Silver Prize for Best Director. It is regarded as a work of interest within its director's filmography, although reliable information about its commercial reception and later influence is limited.
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The meaning of the title
In French, «enclos» means a fenced or walled-in area, such as one surrounding a factory or school. The word can also denote a pen or paddock.
Original Cinematopedia text based on Wikipedia (en) and Wikidata.