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Chronicle of a Summer (1961)

Original title: Chronique d'un été (Paris 1960)

1961-10-20 · 1h 27m · FR
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The first film of cinéma vérité

Paris, summer of 1960. Anthropologist and filmmaker Jean Rouch, along with sociologist and film critic Edgar Morin, both assisted by Marceline and Nadine, roam the crowded streets asking ordinary people how they deal with the misfortunes of life. Are you happy? But their real purpose is to find out if people can speak sincerely in front of a camera and how they react when they are later invited to analyze the meaning of their answers.

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Jean RouchDirector, WriterEdgar MorinDirector, Writer

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Edgar MorinEdgar MorinHimselfJean RouchJean RouchHimselfMarceline Loridan-IvensMarceline Loridan-IvensHerselfNadine BallotNadine BallotHerselfMarilù ParoliniMarilù ParoliniHerselfJean-Pierre SergentJean-Pierre SergentHimselfRégis DebrayRégis DebrayHimself

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Friendship1960sParis, franceWorking lifeTraumatized womanCinema on cinemaConcentration camp survivorSummer vacationSaint tropezFrench colonialismCinéma vérité

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityFriendship · 1960s · Paris FrancePacingShortDirector preference542830 · 663234Actor preference550880 · 542830 · 663234Country preferenceFr

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What is Chronicle of a Summer about?

Paris, summer of 1960. Anthropologist and filmmaker Jean Rouch, along with sociologist and film critic Edgar Morin, both assisted by Marceline and Nadine, roam the crowded streets asking ordinary people how they deal with the misfortunes of life. Are you happy? But their real purpose is to find out if people can speak sincerely in front of a camera and how they react when they are later invited to analyze the meaning of their answers.

How long is Chronicle of a Summer?

Chronicle of a Summer has a runtime of 87 minutes.

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