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Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema

2011

Overview

This portrait of the French film theorist and avant-garde director Jean Epstein (1897-1953) concentrates on the period when he filmed in Brittany, the spot where he became inspired by the sea. Using rare archive footage, Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema also looks at Epstein’s views on the specificity of the film medium.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 2011
Original language
English
Spoken languages
French
Countries
France
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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