

Matisse
Synopsis
A surviving fragment from Henri Langlois’s unfinished Cinémathèque française project inviting artists, writers, scholars, and filmmakers to create 16mm works outside commercial and censorship constraints. Filmed with Matisse’s cooperation, the short preserves one of the few completed remnants of the ambitious initiative.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Frédéric Rossif, Henri Langlois
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Langlois
- Original Title
- Matisse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frédéric Rossif, Henri Langlois
Henri Langlois
Henri Langlois
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Langlois
Writer
Henri Langlois
Producer
Frédéric Rossif
Director
Henri Langlois
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matisse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Matisse about?
A surviving fragment from Henri Langlois’s unfinished Cinémathèque française project inviting artists, writers, scholars, and filmmakers to create 16mm works outside commercial and censorship constraints. Filmed with Matisse’s cooperation, the short preserves one of the few completed remnants of the ambitious initiative.
Who directed Matisse?
Matisse was directed by Frédéric Rossif, Henri Langlois.
Who stars in Matisse?
The principal cast of Matisse includes Henri Matisse.
When was Matisse released and how long is it?
Matisse was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 8m.


















