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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Nicolas Anthomé, Bathysphere Productions
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Top Cast
Jean Epstein as Self (archive footage)
Marie Epstein as Self (archive footage)
Jean Rouch as Self (archive footage)
Top Crew
James June Schneider · Director, Cinematographer
Benjamín Echazarreta · Cinematographer
Nicolas Anthomé · Producer
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