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Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema

2011·Movie
1h 8min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle3
  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

A real life story, history, and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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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.
Film Theory ExplorationAvant-Garde Cinema HistoryBiographical DocumentaryArchival Footage RichMeditation on the SeaFrench Cinema PioneerPhilosophical FilmmakingHistorical Art DocEducational Film Analysis

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Is Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema?

1 h 8 min

Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema runs 1 h 8 min.

Is Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in France.

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