L'Hypergonar
Synopsis
An anthology of tests of the Hypergonar system, ancestor of the CinemaScope, invented late in the 1920s by French astronomer Henri Chrétien. Anamorphosis-- That is, the deforming an image and then straightening it using a suitable mirror-- was once a popular curiosity. Henri Chrétien imagined lenses that make it possible to anamorphose the image when shooting, then to de-anamorphose it when projecting. Shot by Chrétien between 1938 and 1949, "Vues Hypergonées", as the film is also known, was restored in 1999 by the French Cinémathèque from a 269-meter nitrate copy, for the retrospective “Jeune, Dure et Pure! A history of avant-garde and experimental cinema in France".
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Chrétien
- Original Title
- L'Hypergonar
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Chrétien
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Chrétien
Director
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What is L'Hypergonar about?
An anthology of tests of the Hypergonar system, ancestor of the CinemaScope, invented late in the 1920s by French astronomer Henri Chrétien. Anamorphosis-- That is, the deforming an image and then straightening it using a suitable mirror-- was once a popular curiosity. Henri Chrétien imagined lenses that make it possible to anamorphose the image when shooting, then to de-anamorphose it when projecting. Shot by Chrétien between 1938 and 1949, "Vues Hypergonées", as the film is also known, was restored in 1999 by the French Cinémathèque from a 269-meter nitrate copy, for the retrospective “Jeune, Dure et Pure! A history of avant-garde and experimental cinema in France".
Who directed L'Hypergonar?
L'Hypergonar was directed by Henri Chrétien.
Who stars in L'Hypergonar?
The principal cast of L'Hypergonar includes Not specified.
When was L'Hypergonar released and how long is it?
L'Hypergonar was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 10m.