America as Seen by a Frenchman
L'Amérique insolite
Synopsis
At the end of the 1950s, French documentarian François Reichenbach spent eighteen months traveling the United States, documenting its diverse regions, their inhabitants, and their pastimes. The result is a journey through a multitude of different Americas, filtered through a French sensibility.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Reichenbach
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz M. Lang, François Reichenbach, Chris Marker
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- L'Amérique insolite
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Les Films de la Pléiade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Reichenbach
Franz M. Lang, François Reichenbach, Chris Marker
Michel Legrand
François Reichenbach, Jean-Marc Ripert, Jérôme Sutter, Marcel Grignon
Anneliese Artelt, Albert Jurgenson, Eva Zora
Pierre Braunberger
Department Leadership Roster
François Reichenbach
Director
Pierre Braunberger
Producer
Franz M. Lang
Writer
Anneliese Artelt
Editor
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Eva Zora
Editor
François Reichenbach
Writer
Chris Marker
Writer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
François Reichenbach
Director of Photography
Jean-Marc Ripert
Director of Photography
Jérôme Sutter
Director of Photography
Marcel Grignon
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About America as Seen by a Frenchman
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What is America as Seen by a Frenchman about?
At the end of the 1950s, French documentarian François Reichenbach spent eighteen months traveling the United States, documenting its diverse regions, their inhabitants, and their pastimes. The result is a journey through a multitude of different Americas, filtered through a French sensibility.
Who directed America as Seen by a Frenchman?
America as Seen by a Frenchman was directed by François Reichenbach.
Who stars in America as Seen by a Frenchman?
The principal cast of America as Seen by a Frenchman includes Jean Cocteau, Paul Klinger, June Richmond.
When was America as Seen by a Frenchman released and how long is it?
America as Seen by a Frenchman was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for America as Seen by a Frenchman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for America as Seen by a Frenchman was composed by Michel Legrand.