Détour, Lost Tricycle Takes an Indirect Route Home in a Michel Gondry Film Shot Entirely on an iPhone

In the short, wonderfully surreal Michel Gondry film “Détour“, a little pink tricycle belonging to a little girl going on holiday, falls off the back of the car much to her chagrin. Unbeknownst to the girl, a series of coincidences help the tricycle in its attempt to be reunited with its beloved human. The 10 minute film was shot entirely on an iPhone.

Discover Détour, a film by Michel Gondry shot on iPhone. Follow the adventures of a small tricycle as it sets off along the French roads in search of its young owner.

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Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.