Martin Meissonnier

Movies

Le bonheur au travail
Director
The Real Joan of Arc
Director
The myth of Joan of Arc has fascinated people the world over. In the collective memory, she is the young shepherd girl who died at the stake having saved France. But 15th century chronicles report that following events in Rouen, certain people refused to believe she was dead and that another woman was burned instead.
The Life of Buddha
Writer
In fact, the man who became known as Buddha-term comes from Sanskrit and means lit-was Siddhartha Gautama, son of King Suddhodan born about the year 566 BC in a village at the foot of the Himalayas. The family of the future Buddha belonged to the Sakya tribe, hence the nickname of Sakyamuni. In the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal is still Buddhist Sakya tribe which has been transmitted orally for thousands of years the story of Siddhartha. This documentary takes us to the same places where he spent his life confronting legends, recent archaeological discoveries and historical sources.
The Life of Buddha
Director
In fact, the man who became known as Buddha-term comes from Sanskrit and means lit-was Siddhartha Gautama, son of King Suddhodan born about the year 566 BC in a village at the foot of the Himalayas. The family of the future Buddha belonged to the Sakya tribe, hence the nickname of Sakyamuni. In the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal is still Buddhist Sakya tribe which has been transmitted orally for thousands of years the story of Siddhartha. This documentary takes us to the same places where he spent his life confronting legends, recent archaeological discoveries and historical sources.
L'Année des Guignols : J'y arrive pas
Compositor
Music Is My Drug
Director
A film about Psychedelic Trance by Martin Meissonnier & Jean Jacques Flori shot in Goa, Israël, UK and Japan for Canal + featuring Total Eclipse
Walking Around
Music
‘Walking Around’ is a short film about human consciousness, and unlocking mental barriers through compassionate acts. It is an metaphorical ode to selfless kindness, and a celebration of the healing power of music.