The Dark Galleries

A fascinating hall of mirrors through a montage of film noir scenes where the actors face a painted portrait. This perfect blend of cinema and painting was commissioned to supplement a book study. Provost exploits the rules of editing to create an imaginary museum visit. He guides us through living rooms and picture galleries of 1940s and 1950s noir crime thrillers, gothic melodramas, and ghost stories.

Director: Nicolas Provost
Runtime: 11 min
Original Language: en

Keywords

film noir, experimental

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dark Galleries about?
A fascinating hall of mirrors through a montage of film noir scenes where the actors face a painted portrait. This perfect blend of cinema and painting was commissioned to supplement a book study. Provost exploits the rules of editing to create an imaginary museum visit. He guides us through living rooms and picture galleries of 1940s and 1950s noir crime thrillers, gothic melodramas, and ghost stories.
Who directed The Dark Galleries?
The Dark Galleries was directed by Nicolas Provost.
How long is The Dark Galleries?
The Dark Galleries has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).