Les Tapisseries Des Gobelins (1951)

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In 1602, King Henri IV decided to develop French manufacturing to limit imports of products such as carpets and tapestries, of which the royal court was a major consumer. In 1662, Colbert (Minister of Louis XIV) bought the buildings and decided to create there the "Royal Manufacture of Crown furniture and tapestries", where upholsterers settled, but also painters, goldsmiths, engravers, cabinetmakers... Reserved to the furnishing of Royal Houses and diplomatic presents. To make this documentary, Alain Pol uses a new process developed by the French Lucien and Armand Roux. They had developed a color cinema technique with the "Rouxcolor" process, a patent filed in 1932. A simple process, which preceded the arrival of the American technicolor, less precise, but requiring special equipment for cinemas, which cut his career short.

Director: Alain Pol
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date:
Production: (ARCO) Appareils Roux de Cinématographie et d'Optique
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

patrimoine français, artisana art, manufacture des gobelins

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Les Tapisseries Des Gobelins about?
In 1602, King Henri IV decided to develop French manufacturing to limit imports of products such as carpets and tapestries, of which the royal court was a major consumer. In 1662, Colbert (Minister of Louis XIV) bought the buildings and decided to create there the "Royal Manufacture of Crown furniture and tapestries", where upholsterers settled, but also painters, goldsmiths, engravers, cabinetmakers... Reserved to the furnishing of Royal Houses and diplomatic presents. To make this documentary, Alain Pol uses a new process developed by the French Lucien and Armand Roux. They had developed a color cinema technique with the "Rouxcolor" process, a patent filed in 1932. A simple process, which preceded the arrival of the American technicolor, less precise, but requiring special equipment for cinemas, which cut his career short.
Who directed Les Tapisseries Des Gobelins?
Les Tapisseries Des Gobelins was directed by Alain Pol.
How long is Les Tapisseries Des Gobelins?
Les Tapisseries Des Gobelins has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is Les Tapisseries Des Gobelins?
Les Tapisseries Des Gobelins is a Documentary film.
Where was Les Tapisseries Des Gobelins produced?
Les Tapisseries Des Gobelins was produced in France.