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Chronicle of a Summer

19611h 31mJean Rouch,Edgar Morin
IMDb 7.5

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"The first film of cinéma vérité"

Paris, summer 1960. Anthropologist and filmmaker Jean Rouch and sociologist and film critic Edgar Morin wander through the crowded streets asking passersby how they cope with life's misfortunes.

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FriendshipParis, FranceCinema On CinemaSaint-tropez, FranceSummer VacationFrench ColonialismCinéma VéritéObservational CinemaHuman InterestWorking Life

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What is Chronicle of a Summer (1961) about?

Paris, summer 1960. Anthropologist and filmmaker Jean Rouch and sociologist and film critic Edgar Morin wander through the crowded streets asking passersby how they cope with life's misfortunes.

Who stars in Chronicle of a Summer?

Chronicle of a Summer stars Edgar Morin (Self), Jean Rouch (Self), Marceline Loridan-Ivens (Self), Marilù Parolini (Self), Jean-Pierre Sergent (Self). The film was directed by Jean Rouch.

How long is Chronicle of a Summer?

Chronicle of a Summer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1961.

Is Chronicle of a Summer worth watching?

Chronicle of a Summer holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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