Synopsis
“Project S” tells the story of the creation of a great work of design and the enormous impact this can have on people.
Project S was the name Citroën used when they secretly worked on a supercar, the SM. A fast, comfortable gran-Turismo automobile with a unique look and technology.
Philosopher, poet, and artist Robert Opron was the chief designer and reflects in our film on the creation of the SM and the power of good design.
Comedian Jay Leno is among many people impacted by the SM and talks in great depth about his love for the SM and the role of cars in his life.
Historical archive footage of illustrious drivers such as Johan Cruijff illustrates the role of the SM in media and popular culture.
Director: Davied Eliasar, Dirk Anton Besteman
Writer: Dirk Anton Besteman, Davied Eliasar
Producer: Gijs Van de Westelaken, Dirk Anton Besteman
Key Cast
Jay Leno
Robert Opron
Festival Status: Winner, Best Feature Documentary
Director Biography!
Dirk Anton Besteman, Davied Eliasar
Davied and I met each other while working on film sets as twenty-somethings. We became friends and started doing bigger and bigger projects for Dutch television, artists, and various companies. Project S is our first documentary.
