Abel Gance, Yesterday and Tomorrow

1963 0h 30m FR

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★6.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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The life and work of Abel Gance as told by himself. Includes extracts from many of his films and considers his contribution to the cinema.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Abel Gance
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Nelly Kaplan
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Behind the camera

Director: Nelly Kaplan
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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63 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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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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Directed by Nelly Kaplan, shot by Nelly Kaplan. 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 Michel Magne. 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 Nelly Kaplan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Abel Gance and Nelly Kaplan carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1066285 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Nelly Kaplan directs. Nelly Kaplan behind the camera. Michel Magne scores. Nelly Kaplan cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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1Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
263 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Nelly Kaplan, shot by Nelly Kaplan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Michel Magne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Nelly Kaplan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Abel Gance and Nelly Kaplan carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1066285 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.