Cinema Finds Its Voice

2021 1h 0m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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The story of how sound was paired with images in early years of cinema; offering an in-depth look at the people behind-the-scenes and the technological innovations that culminated in Warner Brothers' ground breaking film, "The Jazz Singer" (1927).

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Leonard Maltin
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Eric Lange
Languages: English
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Léon Rousseau. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Eric Lange shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt17526214 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Eric Lange directs. Léon Rousseau scores. Eric Lange cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Léon Rousseau. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Eric Lange shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt17526214 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.