News Item (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 1923, News Item is a drama film directed by Claude Autant-Lara, running about 23 minutes.
What it’s about. An experimental short from 1923 France which offers silent narrative in diverse, optical multi-exposures and severe close-ups offering dense montages which create psychological constructs that unfold a Parisian love affair which turns into a threesome of great emotion and consequences. Also notable for using Antonin Artaud as the male lead.
Who’s in it. News Item stars Madame Lara as Elle, Paul Barthet as M. Un and Antonin Artaud as M. Deux.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, News Item 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 News Item page.
If you liked it. Fans of News Item tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch News Item (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for News Item change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is News Item worth watching?
- News Item holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in News Item?
- News Item stars Madame Lara, Paul Barthet and Antonin Artaud.
- When was News Item released?
- News Item was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.