Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema (2011)
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.
Director: James June Schneider
https://www.iffrunleashed.com/film/jean-epstein-young-oceans-of-cinema
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Jean Epstein as Self (archive footage) |
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Marie Epstein as Self (archive footage) |
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Jean Rouch as Self (archive footage) |
| Production | Nicolas Anthomé | Producer |
| Camera | Benjamín Echazarreta | Director of Photography |
| Camera | James June Schneider | Director of Photography |
| Directing | James June Schneider | Director |