The Private Life of Cinema
La vie privée du cinéma
Synopsis
A two-part in-depth exploration of the evolution of the private film industry, seen through the eyes of more than 50 industry professionals. Part One (1939-1979) : Artists and professionals from the social and commercial film sectors recount the struggle to build a film industry that is privately operated yet publicly funded. Part Two (1980-2010) : Executives, policymakers, and industry professionals trace the origins of the major funding institutions and discuss the unintended consequences of building a cultural industry around performance metrics, revenue generation, and private profit.
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Denys Arcand
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Roger Blais
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Michel Brault
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Paule Baillargeon
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Fernand Dansereau
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André Forcier
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Jacques Giraldeau
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Pierre Juneau
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Jacques Godbout
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Roméo Gariépy
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Monique Fortier
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Marc Lalonde
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Jean-Claude Labrecque
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Claude Godbout
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Marcel Carrière
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Jean Dansereau
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Denis Héroux
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Claude Fournier
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denys Desjardins
- Screenplay & Story
- Denys Desjardins
- Original Title
- La vie privée du cinéma
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 4h 0m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Centaure
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denys Desjardins
Denys Desjardins
Alex Margineanu, Jean-Pierre Saint-Louis
Denys Desjardins, Vincent Guignard
Denys Desjardins
Department Leadership Roster
Denys Desjardins
Writer
Denys Desjardins
Director
Denys Desjardins
Producer
Alex Margineanu
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Saint-Louis
Director of Photography
Denys Desjardins
Editor
Vincent Guignard
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Private Life of Cinema
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What is The Private Life of Cinema about?
A two-part in-depth exploration of the evolution of the private film industry, seen through the eyes of more than 50 industry professionals. Part One (1939-1979) : Artists and professionals from the social and commercial film sectors recount the struggle to build a film industry that is privately operated yet publicly funded. Part Two (1980-2010) : Executives, policymakers, and industry professionals trace the origins of the major funding institutions and discuss the unintended consequences of building a cultural industry around performance metrics, revenue generation, and private profit.
Who directed The Private Life of Cinema?
The Private Life of Cinema was directed by Denys Desjardins.
Who stars in The Private Life of Cinema?
The principal cast of The Private Life of Cinema includes Denys Arcand, Roger Blais, Michel Brault, Paule Baillargeon, Fernand Dansereau.
When was The Private Life of Cinema released and how long is it?
The Private Life of Cinema was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 4h 0m.