Olivier Messiaen and the Birds
Olivier Messiaen et les oiseaux
Synopsis
"A renowned composer and organist, Olivier Messiaen was also a great teacher. Michel Fano, who took his composition class at the Paris Conservatory, films some of the privileged moments of his teaching. This film, co-directed with Denise Tual, also shows Messiaen as a devotee, an ornithologist, and a synaesthete, evoking the fundamental concepts of his inspiration with an often sparkling ease (the musician imitating certain bird songs in a manner reminiscent of Rouch recreating the cries of wizards for certain films). In this way, the film boldly collides sequences with visual or sound correspondences, the directors succeeding in dragging us into the world of mystery and dreams dear to the musician." (François Waledisch)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Fano, Denise Tual
- Original Title
- Olivier Messiaen et les oiseaux
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Sofracima
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Fano, Denise Tual
Philippe Théaudière
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Théaudière
Director of Photography
Michel Fano
Director
Denise Tual
Director
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What is Olivier Messiaen and the Birds about?
"A renowned composer and organist, Olivier Messiaen was also a great teacher. Michel Fano, who took his composition class at the Paris Conservatory, films some of the privileged moments of his teaching. This film, co-directed with Denise Tual, also shows Messiaen as a devotee, an ornithologist, and a synaesthete, evoking the fundamental concepts of his inspiration with an often sparkling ease (the musician imitating certain bird songs in a manner reminiscent of Rouch recreating the cries of wizards for certain films). In this way, the film boldly collides sequences with visual or sound correspondences, the directors succeeding in dragging us into the world of mystery and dreams dear to the musician." (François Waledisch)
Who directed Olivier Messiaen and the Birds?
Olivier Messiaen and the Birds was directed by Michel Fano, Denise Tual.
Who stars in Olivier Messiaen and the Birds?
The principal cast of Olivier Messiaen and the Birds includes Sylvio Gualda, Michel Béroff, Iannis Xenakis, Alain Louvier, Yvonne Loriod.
When was Olivier Messiaen and the Birds released and how long is it?
Olivier Messiaen and the Birds was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.