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Chronicle of a Summer (1961)

The first film of cinéma vérité

  • Oct 20, 1961
  • 1h 31m

7.2/10

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122 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Chronicle of a Summer is a 1961 documentary film directed by Jean Rouch and Edgar Morin. Its leading cast includes Edgar Morin, Jean Rouch and Marceline Loridan-Ivens. It runs for 1 hour 31 minutes. Its original language is French.

Synopsis

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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Time needed
1 hour 31 minutes
Language
French (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
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7.2/10 from 122 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Edgar Morin Self
  • Jean Rouch Self
  • Marceline Loridan-Ivens Self
  • Marilù Parolini Self
  • Jean-Pierre Sergent Self
  • Régis Debray Self
  • Nadine Ballot Self
  • Modeste Landry Self

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