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2016 | B/N | 192:00

This documentary is a journey through the history of French cinema, from the very particular point of view of the documentary’s creator. Bertrand Tavernier presents a selection of filmmakers who have either influenced his films, or with whom he has worked over the many decades of his career as a director: a collection of artists that are an essential part of French cinematography.


Direction: Tavernier; Bertrand
Script: Lerouge; Stéphane, Ollé-Laprune; Jean, Frémaux; Thierry, Tavernier; Bertrand
Production: Bourboulon; Frédéric
Photography: Clément; Camille, Pamart; Julien, Beaufils; Simon, Alméras; Jerome, Garnier; Garance
Sound: Do-Huu; Olivier, Weinzaepflen; Fanny
Music: Coulais; Bruno
Participation year at FICM: 2016

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