Chronicle of a Summer
Chronique d'un été (Paris 1960)
“The first film of cinéma vérité”
Synopsis
Paris, summer 1960. Anthropologist and filmmaker Jean Rouch and sociologist and film critic Edgar Morin wander through the crowded streets asking passersby how they cope with life's misfortunes.
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What Is Cinéma Vérité?Official
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-02-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Rouch, Edgar Morin
- Original Title
- Chronique d'un été (Paris 1960)
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Argos films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Rouch, Edgar Morin
Michel Brault, Raoul Coutard, Roger Morillière, Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Jean Ravel, Néna Baratier, Françoise Collin
Anatole Dauman, Philippe Lifchitz
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Rouch
Director
Edgar Morin
Director
Anatole Dauman
Producer
Philippe Lifchitz
Producer
Michel Brault
Director of Photography
Raoul Coutard
Director of Photography
Roger Morillière
Director of Photography
Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Director of Photography
Jean Ravel
Editor
Néna Baratier
Editor
Françoise Collin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chronicle of a Summer
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What is Chronicle of a Summer about?
Paris, summer 1960. Anthropologist and filmmaker Jean Rouch and sociologist and film critic Edgar Morin wander through the crowded streets asking passersby how they cope with life's misfortunes.
Who directed Chronicle of a Summer?
Chronicle of a Summer was directed by Jean Rouch, Edgar Morin.
Who stars in Chronicle of a Summer?
The principal cast of Chronicle of a Summer includes Edgar Morin, Jean Rouch, Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Marilù Parolini, Jean-Pierre Sergent.
When was Chronicle of a Summer released and how long is it?
Chronicle of a Summer was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.