Chronicle of a Summer

Alternative title

Chronique d’Un Eté

Synopsis

Pioneering cinéma verité documentary consisting of a series of interviews with a variety of real-life individuals in Paris and Saint-Tropez. The result is a film that questions the level of reality and truth in documentary filmmaking, as well as being a fascinating insight into 1960s Parisian society. Edited from 25 hours of film by anthropologist Rouch and sociologist Morin.

The BFI’s Dual Format (Blu-Ray + DVD) edition includes UN ETE + 50 (2011, 75 mins): a documentary with new interviews from participants and co-director Edgar Morin, as well as outtakes from CHRONICLE OF A SUMMER and an illustrated booklet with newly commissioned essays and notes on the film.

Language

French (Standard)

Country

France

Medium

Video

Year of production

1961

Notes

Reviewed Viewfinder 93

Subjects

Film studies; Media studies

Keywords

anthropology; documentary films; France; Paris; social life and customs; sociology

Credits

Director

Jean Rouch

Writer

Edgar Morin; Jean Rouch

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL, Blu-Ray DVD

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

90 minutes

Year

2013

Production Company

Name

Argos Films

Distributor

Name

BFI Video

Email

video.films@bfi.org.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7957 8957

Fax

020 7957 8968

Address

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