Released elsewhere as my journey through french cinema, as that title suggests, bertrand taverniers threehour documentary is a personal, nay autobiographical account of french cinema, charting the films and filmmakers that made him fall in love with. Free this feature length documentary is a journey into norman mclarens. My journey through french cinema voyage a travers le cinema francais critics consensus. My journey through french cinema official us trailer youtube.
Even so, its explanatory title doesnt begin to convey just how exhilarating or inspiring a documentary. Oct 09, 2016 bertrand taverniers ambitious documentary, my journey through french cinema, explores gallic cinema from the 1930s through to the early 1970s, inspired by martin scorseses personal. Journeys through french cinema july 14 august 2 in conjunction with our firstrun engagement of bertrand taverniers my journey through french cinema july 7, from july 14 through august 2 we present a series of nine french classics that are highlighted in taverniers film. Vital watching for cinephiles, master director bertrand tavernier round midnight. Directed by bertrand tavernier france, 2016, 210 min. Stay on top of the latest breaking film and tv news. Taverniers background as a film critic during the formation of the auteur theory in french film criticism in the 50s and 60s serves the documentary well, as he hones in on director jean luc godards inventive use of editing. My journey through french cinema detroit institute of arts. The sections on becker, greville and melville are major standouts as is the smaller one on eddie constantine the sautet section is very good as well but it walks a trough line between talking about a close friend and artist one respects.
A journey through french cinema trailer for bertrand. A journey through french cinema voyage a travers le cinema. Released elsewhere as my journey through french cinema, as that title suggests, bertrand taverniers threehour documentary is a personal, nay autobiographical account of french cinema, charting the films and filmmakers that made him fall in love with the medium to the point where he would become a. Pdf in contemporary films like dheepan jacques audiard, 2015 and welcome philippe lioret. Tavernier knows french cinema on a deeply personal level, from the. His knowledge is voluminous, his love of cinema inexhaustible. With bertrand tavernier, francois truffaut, jeanpaul gaultier, jean renoir. A journey through french cinema warwick arts centre. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are. Delving into french classics and including interviews from jean renoir, claude sautet. A journey through french cinema voyage a travers le. Jun 23, 2017 my journey is a partial, personal sketch of french cinemasome might call it erratic. My journey through french cinema museum of fine arts, boston. Bertrand taverniers personal journey through french cinema, from films he enjoyed as a boy to his own early career, told through portraits of key creative figures.
My journey through french cinema 2016 cinema clock. And what exists is a nice but unappealing didactic object about some filmmakers, films and actors, with an uninspired editing by sections and blocks, with a recurring call to attention to the persona of its author, not that interesting. My journey through french cinema is a brilliant collage studded with directors, stars, screenwriters, composers, and set designers. Tavernier tends to focus more on male actors, with asides for arletty and simone signoret, while the only woman director to figure, briefly, is agnes varda. His experience is vast, his knowledge is voluminous, his love is inexhaustible, and his perspective is matched only by that of martin scorsese. Sep 11, 2017 enthralling, informative and deeply personal documentary from the celebrated filmmaker. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Even as an english and french student, i did have a moment of worry that i would find it too long. My journey through french cinema 2016 directed by bertrand.
A lifelong film fan himself, tavernier profiles a number of renowned directors. My journey through french cinema voyage a travers le cinema. Bertrand tavernier, francois truffaut, jeanpaul gaultier, jean renoir runtime. An odyssey is an epic journey through the history of cinema. Any cineaste worth their salt will want to devour bertrand taverniers a journey through french cinema. My journey through french cinema alternative synopsis filmmaker bertrand tavernier surveys the history of french cinema from the 1930s to the 1970s, discussing the work of a wide range of actors, directors, composers, writers and cinematographers who have made a personal impact on him. Bertrand taverniers personal journey through french cinema, from films he enjoyed as a boy to his own early career, told through portraits of key creative. Undoubtedly one of the very greatest documentaries about the history of cinema, he delves into french classics, and includes interviews and footage. Watch a journey through french cinema prime video amazon uk.
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In conjunction with our firstrun engagement of bertrand taverniers my journey through french cinema july 7, from july 14 through august 2 we present a series of nine french classics that are highlighted in taverniers film. Atlante, to duvivier, as well as to truffaut and demy. Oct 12, 2016 this moving documentary traverses through 50 years of french cinema, highlighting bertrand taverniers personal journey from a young boy who enjoyed the movies, to his own career in film making, narrated through portraits of key creative figures. This magnificent epic history has been a lifetime in the making. My journey through french cinema full movie stream free download my journey through french cinema full movie studio my journey through french cinema pelicula completa my journey through french. Oct 14, 2014 bertrand taverniers journey to the heart of french cinema slated for 2016 release project is inspired by martin scorseses documentaries on american and italian cinema. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bertrand taverniers journey to the heart of french. Sep 15, 2017 11 sep 2017 enthralling, informative and deeply personal documentary from the celebrated filmmaker.
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My journey through french cinema cohen media group. Bertrand tavernier is truly one of the grand old men of the movies. Sep 14, 2017 a must for film lovers, this documentary charts the history of french cinema from the 1930s to early 1970s. In warwick arts centres case, a cookie is set to improve the download speed of the corporate font battersea. Documentary my journey through french cinema is for all. A wonderful mix of remembrance, history and criticism. Jul 14, 2017 its tempting to say that bertrand taverniers 3hourand15minute documentary my journey through french cinema is a feast for everybody who loves classic gallic movies. Guided by film historian mark cousins, this 15part love letter to the movies spans from the invention of film in the 19th century to the digital industry of the 21st. My journey through french cinema american cinematheque. My journey through french cinema bluray disc details.
No matter how much you think you know about french cinema, tavernier continually delights with the idea that theres still more to be learned, appreciated, and enjoyed. New york film festival 2016 announces retrospective selections. Bertrand tavernier presents a treasure trove of a documentary and a masterful exploration of some of the directors, actors and composers who graced french cinema. Oct 05, 2016 fans can catch a journey through french cinema at nyff. Bertrand tavernier, thierry fremaux, jeanpaul belmondo, jacques becker, bertrand. C locking in at just over 3 hours, i have to admit that the director, bertrand taverniers a journey through french cinema is not a documentary on french film classics for the fainthearted. This work as a citizen and a spy, as an explorer and a painter, as a columnist and an adventurer that has been described so well by many authors, from casanova to gilles perrault, is a beautiful definition of a filmmaker that we want to apply to renoir, becker, to the vigo of latlante, to duvivier, as well as to truffaut and demy. May 16, 2016 bertrand tavernier takes us on a sprawling voyage through his countrys film history. Writerdirector bertrand tavernier is truly one of the grand auteurs of the movies. My journey through french cinema 2016 1080p bluray avc.
A personal journey is exactly that, personal, so it will be better to comment on what exists than on what remained to be said. Tavernier allows us a peak into the cinematic revolution of the 1960s. A journey through french cinema voyage a travers le cinema francais. Opinionated, intimate and eclectic, french director bertrand tavernier leads you through four decades of french cinema.
While journey through french cinema is unable to cover every single decade, and dod knows it tries, the film will ignite in those who love french cinema a new passion for its heroes and villains. Immersive, exhaustive and utterly fascinating, my journey through french cinema is essential viewing for all fans of. Immersive, exhaustive and utterly fascinating, my journey through french cinema is essential viewing for all fans of french cinema. Bertrand tavernier is an engaging guide through this journey through french cinema, curating a. With bertrand tavernier, francois truffaut, jean paul gaultier, jean renoir. My journey through french cinema france 2016 directed by bertrand tavernier one of frances most celebrated filmmakers, bertrand tavernier round midnight, safe conduct is also an indispensable film historian and a grand raconteur. Bertrand taverniers journey to the heart of french cinema. Taverniers commentary is also augmented by rare behindthescenes footage and treats, such as the audio recording of a ferocious argument between jeanpaul belmondo and melville. Journeys through french cinema gene siskel film center. Journey through french cinema 2016, directed by bertrand. Tavernier knows his native cinema inside and out, from the giants like renoir, godard, and melville for whom he worked as an assistant to now overlooked and forgotten figures like edmund t. A journey through french cinema info and ticket booking, bristol. A journey through french cinema 12a exeter phoenix. Filmmaker bertrand tavernier travels through the movies.
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