You don’t know Alain Duval? So here is his portrait! He reveals a little of his history to us. A colorful character with 1000 ideas a minute, Alain is an optimist convinced that life is beautiful and that happiness is within everyone's reach. Not a minute to waste, he always has a project in mind to highlight the fabulous heritage of our territory.
behind the lens
“My name is Alain Duval and I have lived in Mont-Saxonnex for 30 years. When I arrived here, I thought, ‘Wow, what a region!’ It has everything: the human heritage, the built heritage, the landscapes… It’s a dream location.”
With my wife Liliane, we made a book about the village: "The Encyclopedia of Mont-Saxonnex", and we started like that, little by little, making films, exhibitions, events, because people want to tell their story.
I received requests from all over the place, I did a lot of things, including films such as "Chronicle of the Alpine Pastures", "Bargy", "Watchmaker Peasant", "Vormy"... to gather testimonies.
A thousand and one facets
“I really enjoy tinkering! I used to work on prototypes at Renault near Le Havre, so I'm good with my hands and creative. I made a lot of trophies for ski races, for the Gypaète (a local trophy), which allowed me to invest in equipment.”
Sculptures, small workshops, and photography are among my many passions. I've been retired for 10 years and I'm having a blast, it's pure bliss!
Become aware of the value of life
"We must awaken minds, maintain contact with people, and preserve our skills. I really enjoyed Frédéric Lenoir's book, 'The Healing of the World.' It's a book I highly recommend."
Our world is sick, and the best remedy is to reach out to others. I have time; I can help. I love sharing powerful moments and conveying emotions.
Always on the move.
“Right now I’m working on several very interesting projects: a documentary about the incinerator, a sensory workshop for Alzheimer’s patients, a chronological film about COVID-19, and many others to tell stories, bear witness, and remember.”
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