Jean-Pierre Melville: Portrait in 9 Poses (1971)

Shot while he was preparing Un Flic, Melville carefully leads Labarthe through the trajectory of his career, from his daring debut The Silence of the Sea to his great successes of the 1960s, Le Samourai and Le cercle rouge. Labarthe also details the development of the Melville “myth: the dark glasses, the trenchcoats, the Ford Mustang, and his general tough-guy demeanor. This documentary first appeared as an episode on the French television series "Cinéastes de notres temps".

Director: André S. Labarthe
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jean-Pierre Melville: Portrait in 9 Poses about?
Shot while he was preparing Un Flic, Melville carefully leads Labarthe through the trajectory of his career, from his daring debut The Silence of the Sea to his great successes of the 1960s, Le Samourai and Le cercle rouge. Labarthe also details the development of the Melville “myth: the dark glasses, the trenchcoats, the Ford Mustang, and his general tough-guy demeanor. This documentary first appeared as an episode on the French television series "Cinéastes de notres temps".
Who directed Jean-Pierre Melville: Portrait in 9 Poses?
Jean-Pierre Melville: Portrait in 9 Poses was directed by André S. Labarthe.
Who stars in Jean-Pierre Melville: Portrait in 9 Poses?
Jean-Pierre Melville: Portrait in 9 Poses stars Jean-Pierre Melville.
How long is Jean-Pierre Melville: Portrait in 9 Poses?
Jean-Pierre Melville: Portrait in 9 Poses has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Jean-Pierre Melville: Portrait in 9 Poses?
Jean-Pierre Melville: Portrait in 9 Poses is a Documentary film.
Where was Jean-Pierre Melville: Portrait in 9 Poses produced?
Jean-Pierre Melville: Portrait in 9 Poses was produced in France.