Lillian Gish
Synopsis
New York, summer 1983. Jeanne Moreau goes to meet Lillian Gish to film a portrait of her. The star of American silent films invites her to her apartment and discusses her career from its beginnings on film in 1912. She remembers the conditions on stage when she was a child, the first Hollywood blockbuster, D. W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation (1915), and her passion for cinema guided by an inexhaustible curiosity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeanne Moreau
- Original Score
- Roland Romanelli
- Original Title
- Lillian Gish
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeanne Moreau
Roland Romanelli
Tom Hurwitz
Noëlle Boisson
Jeanne Moreau
Department Leadership Roster
Noëlle Boisson
Editor
Jeanne Moreau
Producer
Tom Hurwitz
Director of Photography
Jeanne Moreau
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lillian Gish
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What is Lillian Gish about?
New York, summer 1983. Jeanne Moreau goes to meet Lillian Gish to film a portrait of her. The star of American silent films invites her to her apartment and discusses her career from its beginnings on film in 1912. She remembers the conditions on stage when she was a child, the first Hollywood blockbuster, D. W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation (1915), and her passion for cinema guided by an inexhaustible curiosity.
Who directed Lillian Gish?
Lillian Gish was directed by Jeanne Moreau.
Who stars in Lillian Gish?
The principal cast of Lillian Gish includes Lillian Gish, Jeanne Moreau.
When was Lillian Gish released and how long is it?
Lillian Gish was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Lillian Gish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lillian Gish was composed by Roland Romanelli.