Ne change rien

Costa achieves something rare with Ne Change Rien, a quasi-documentary about French actress/musician Balibar: he demystifies the creative process while preserving its mystique. Art is the result of dedication and hard work rather than alchemic or spiritual forces, yet the power of the end result often defies rational explanation. This is the paradox that N.C.R seeks to illuminate in noirish black and white using long static shots of Balibar occupying various musical spaces. A unique experience.

"It's a ravishing bit of pure cinema, and a litmus test for the viewer's capacity to withstand the director's exacting formalism." - Andrew Schenker