Paris Cinéma (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1929, Paris Cinéma is a documentary film directed by Pierre Chenal, running about 49 minutes.
What it’s about. The first behind-the-scenes documentary in the film industry, from the making of a camera (Debrie) to studio shooting and directing, including animation techniques. Pierre Chenal meets André Rigal who executes, in his workshop, a series of freehand drawings. These sketches are then ground in a coffee grinder, from which a cartoon on film emerges. In Champigny, Alain Saint-Ogan and his host are working on Zig et Puce and developing Alfred the penguin's first steps. In Fontenay-sous-Bois, Ladislas Starewitch presents his future stars. Pierre Chenal described his film as follows: “I had designed to shoot a documentary in which I would show how a film is made in order, at the same time, to learn it myself. "
Who’s in it. Paris Cinéma stars Carmen Boni as Self, Augusto Genina, Wladyslaw Starewicz and Pierre Chenal as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Paris Cinéma sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paris Cinéma page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paris Cinéma (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paris Cinéma change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paris Cinéma worth watching?
- Paris Cinéma holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paris Cinéma?
- Paris Cinéma stars Carmen Boni, Augusto Genina, Wladyslaw Starewicz, Pierre Chenal and Alberto Cavalcanti.
- When was Paris Cinéma released?
- Paris Cinéma was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 49 minutes.