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Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema

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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.

Featured Crew

Nicolas Anthomé
Producer
Benjamín Echazarreta
Director of Photography
James June Schneider
Director of Photography

Cast

Jean Epstein
Jean Epstein
Self (archive footage)
Marie Epstein
Marie Epstein
Self (archive footage)
Jean Rouch
Jean Rouch
Self (archive footage)

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