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7.0 / 10(13 votes)IMDb196649mFrance, Germany

If I Had Four Dromedaries

Si j'avais quatre dromadaires

Synopsis

Composed entirely of still photographs taken by Chris Marker across 26 countries, If I Had Four Dromedaries presents a dialogue between three voices reflecting on the meaning of images and travel. Through this photo-essay form, Marker explores the relationship between still and moving images and the act of seeing itself.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Source: IMDB (London)

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chris Marker
Screenplay & Story
Chris Marker
Original Score
Barney Wilen, Lalan
Original Title
Si j'avais quatre dromadaires
Country of Origin
France, Germany
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
49m
Production Studios
A.P.E.C., ISKRA

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Marker

Screenplay & Story

Chris Marker

Original Score & Music

Barney Wilen, Lalan

Director of Photography

Chris Marker

Film Editing

Chris Marker

Producers

Claude Joudioux, Henri Regnier

Department Leadership Roster

Chris Marker

Chris Marker

Director

Chris Marker

Chris Marker

Writer

Claude Joudioux

Producer

Henri Regnier

Producer

Chris Marker

Chris Marker

Editor

Chris Marker

Chris Marker

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for If I Had Four Dromedaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions About If I Had Four Dromedaries

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is If I Had Four Dromedaries about?

Composed entirely of still photographs taken by Chris Marker across 26 countries, If I Had Four Dromedaries presents a dialogue between three voices reflecting on the meaning of images and travel. Through this photo-essay form, Marker explores the relationship between still and moving images and the act of seeing itself.

Who directed If I Had Four Dromedaries?

If I Had Four Dromedaries was directed by Chris Marker.

Who stars in If I Had Four Dromedaries?

The principal cast of If I Had Four Dromedaries includes Pierre Vaneck, Nicolas Youmatoff, Catherine Le Couey, Tatyana Lavrova, Tatyana Samoylova.

When was If I Had Four Dromedaries released and how long is it?

If I Had Four Dromedaries was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 49m.

Who composed the musical score for If I Had Four Dromedaries?

The original motion picture soundtrack for If I Had Four Dromedaries was composed by Barney Wilen, Lalan.