Science Is Fiction: The Films of Jean Painlevé
Synopsis
The mesmerizing, utterly unclassifiable science films of Jean Painlevé (1902-89) have to be seen to be believed: delightful, surrealist-influenced dream works that are also serious science. The French filmmaker-scientist-inventor had a decades-spanning career in which he created hundreds of short films on subjects ranging from astronomy to pigeons to, most famously, such marine-life marvels as the sea horse and the sea urchin.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Scientific Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Painlevé
- Original Title
- Science Is Fiction: The Films of Jean Painlevé
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 5h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Painlevé
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Painlevé
Director
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What is Science Is Fiction: The Films of Jean Painlevé about?
The mesmerizing, utterly unclassifiable science films of Jean Painlevé (1902-89) have to be seen to be believed: delightful, surrealist-influenced dream works that are also serious science. The French filmmaker-scientist-inventor had a decades-spanning career in which he created hundreds of short films on subjects ranging from astronomy to pigeons to, most famously, such marine-life marvels as the sea horse and the sea urchin.
Who directed Science Is Fiction: The Films of Jean Painlevé?
Science Is Fiction: The Films of Jean Painlevé was directed by Jean Painlevé.
Who stars in Science Is Fiction: The Films of Jean Painlevé?
The principal cast of Science Is Fiction: The Films of Jean Painlevé includes Not specified.
When was Science Is Fiction: The Films of Jean Painlevé released and how long is it?
Science Is Fiction: The Films of Jean Painlevé was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 5h 15m.