Animation. The scene is set in front of a French chateau. The camera chases improbable incidents across the screen. Many are constructed out of one of Jordan#s favorite engravings illustrators: Poyet. Duels occur on a tight rope. Heavier-then- air machines fly (and sometimes crash). Below guns spear exploding spheres. The timing of the animation is exquisite, existing in an atmosphere balanced between frenzy and delight.

This title is available to watch on Fandor and MUBI: http://www.fandor.com/films/chateau_poyet
http://mubi.com/films/chateaupoyet