Cinéastes de notre temps : Jean Vigo

2012 1h 30m FR

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 4

Documentary

Synopsis

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“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Claude Aveline
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Maurice Bessy
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Docteur Caussat
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Jean Dasté
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Charles Dorat
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Paul Grimault
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René Lefèvre
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Jean Lods
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jacques Rozier
Writers: Jacques Rozier
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jacques Rozier, shot by Jean Limousin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Maurice Jaubert. 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 Jean Lopez shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Claude Aveline and Maurice Bessy and Docteur Caussat carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0315405 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jacques Rozier directs. Jean Limousin behind the camera. Maurice Jaubert scores. Jean Lopez cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Directed by Jacques Rozier, shot by Jean Limousin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Maurice Jaubert. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jean Lopez shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Claude Aveline and Maurice Bessy and Docteur Caussat carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0315405 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.