Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
Ernest Cole, photographe
Synopsis
More than 60,000 of Ernest Cole’s 35mm film negatives were inexplicably discovered in a bank vault in Stockholm, Sweden. Most considered these forever lost, especially the thousands of pictures he shot in the U.S. Told through Cole’s own writings, the stories of those closest to him, and the lens of his uncompromising work, the film is a reintroduction of a pivotal Black artist to a new generation and will unravel the mystery of his missing negatives.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 22, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Peck
- Screenplay & Story
- Raoul Peck, Ernest Cole
- Original Score
- Alexei Aigui
- Original Title
- Ernest Cole, photographe
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Velvet Film, Velvet Film, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Peck
Raoul Peck, Ernest Cole
Alexei Aigui
Alexandra Strauss
Laurence Lascary, Tamara Rosenberg, Raoul Peck
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Peck
Director
Tamara Rosenberg
Producer
Raoul Peck
Producer
Alexei Aigui
Original Music Composer
Alexandra Strauss
Editor
Ernest Cole
Writer
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Ernest Cole: Lost and Found about?
More than 60,000 of Ernest Cole’s 35mm film negatives were inexplicably discovered in a bank vault in Stockholm, Sweden. Most considered these forever lost, especially the thousands of pictures he shot in the U.S. Told through Cole’s own writings, the stories of those closest to him, and the lens of his uncompromising work, the film is a reintroduction of a pivotal Black artist to a new generation and will unravel the mystery of his missing negatives.
Who directed Ernest Cole: Lost and Found?
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found was directed by Raoul Peck.
Who stars in Ernest Cole: Lost and Found?
The principal cast of Ernest Cole: Lost and Found includes LaKeith Stanfield, Raoul Peck, Ernest Cole.
When was Ernest Cole: Lost and Found released and how long is it?
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Ernest Cole: Lost and Found?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ernest Cole: Lost and Found was composed by Alexei Aigui.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ernest Cole: Lost and Found?
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).