Somnolence
Originally released in 2011. Somnolence is a documentary film. directed by Maryse Bergonzat. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Close and daily, sometimes comical but often tragic, sleepiness takes an important place in our lives. Suddenly falling asleep, sometimes with their eyes still open, affects more than 10% of the population. The leading cause of fatal accidents on motorways, drowsiness is also prevalent in the world of work. A silent, irrepressible phenomenon... a flaw in a system of performance, speed, reactivity. So what is happening in our brain? Can we control the conditions of sleepiness? By working on sleep and especially on the functioning of wakefulness, researchers are trying to understand the biological and environmental mechanisms that keep humans at the peak of their abilities. After a clear technological improvement, it turns out that man, having become an expert and process controller, finds it very difficult to focus his attention over time.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2011
15 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- CNRS Images
- Quark Productions
- Inserm
- ARTE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somnolence about?
Close and daily, sometimes comical but often tragic, sleepiness takes an important place in our lives. Suddenly falling asleep, sometimes with their eyes still open, affects more than 10% of the po...
Who directed Somnolence?
Somnolence was directed by Maryse Bergonzat.
How long is Somnolence?
Somnolence has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Somnolence released?
Somnolence was released on January 1, 2011 in theaters.