Cézanne: Conversation with Joachim Gasquet

1990 0h 52m FR

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★6.5TMDB · 6

Documentary

Synopsis

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A landmark work of symbolistic imagery. The words that the filmmakers speak offscreen are imaginary conversation with Cézanne quoted from a critique by Joachim Gasquet. An exchange of memories spanning over 250 years interweaves everything from the philosophy of Empedocles to excerpts from the film Madame Bovary, to extant paintings by Cézanne, to the buildings of the artists’ village at Mont Sainte-Victoire. —ntticc.or.jp

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Danièle Huillet
Paul Cézanne (voice) [uncredited]
Jean-Marie Straub
Joachim Gasquet (voice) [uncredited]

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Behind the camera

Director: Danièle Huillet
Writers: Jean-Marie Straub, Danièle Huillet
Languages: German, French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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Tight 52-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, French.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Danièle Huillet, shot by Henri Alekan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Danièle Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0097140 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Danièle Huillet directs. Henri Alekan behind the camera. Jean-Marie Straub cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in German, French.

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1Tight 52-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
236 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, French.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Danièle Huillet, shot by Henri Alekan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Jean-Marie Straub shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Danièle Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0097140 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.