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Jean Epstein or Cinema by Itself

1978·Movie
25min

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Show business and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Meta Narrative8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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About

From the French television series Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma, the episode uploaded here, Jean Epstein ou le Cinéma pour lui-même, was produced and (I'm pretty certain) directed by Claude-Jean Philippe. There isn't much info out there-- especially not in English-- regarding the series in general (though there is an imdb link for the series as a whole) or the episode devoted to Epstein. Running around 25 minutes, the episode combines lengthy excerpts from Epstein's cinematic canon with the ideas contained in his theoretical texts to uncover the personal and conceptual underpinnings running beneath the work of this most exquisite filmmaker. I treasure this documentary in particular as it contains extensive footage from L'Auberge rouge.
Jean EpsteinFrench CinemaFilm TheoryAvant-GardeCinematic AnalysisHistorical ContextFilm HistoryInfluential FilmmakerDocumentary Short

Crew

Directed by:
Claude-Jean Philippe
Composed by:
Renaud Gagneaux

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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60
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How long is Jean Epstein or Cinema by Itself?

0 h 25 min

Jean Epstein or Cinema by Itself runs 0 h 25 min.

Is Jean Epstein or Cinema by Itself based on a true story?

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

What language is Jean Epstein or Cinema by Itself in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.