News Item (1923)

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An experimental short from 1923 France which offers silent narrative in diverse, optical multi-exposures and severe close-ups offering dense montages which create psychological constructs that unfold a Parisian love affair which turns into a threesome of great emotion and consequences. Also notable for using Antonin Artaud as the male lead.

Director: Claude Autant-Lara
Runtime: 23 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Arthur Honegger
Cinematography: Enrique Barreyre
Editing: Claude Autant-Lara
Production: Cinégraphic
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Keywords

silent film

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What is News Item about?
An experimental short from 1923 France which offers silent narrative in diverse, optical multi-exposures and severe close-ups offering dense montages which create psychological constructs that unfold a Parisian love affair which turns into a threesome of great emotion and consequences. Also notable for using Antonin Artaud as the male lead.
Who directed News Item?
News Item was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
Who stars in News Item?
News Item stars Paul Barthet, Louise Lara, Antonin Artaud.
How long is News Item?
News Item has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
Where was News Item produced?
News Item was produced in France.