Playtime in Paris (1962)

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Catherine Varlin's 27-minute Playtime in Paris (1962) is almost a practice run for Le joli mai, a sampling that starts in a classroom and then observes various subjects from afar. A woman is compared to a cat, and then we see a little girl on a playground, kissing, hugging and swatting a little boy companion as if he were a doll-plaything. A supermarket is compared to a flea market; an upscale equestrian event is compared to a soccer match, a comic bullfight and other attractions. Marker edited and Lhomme was the cameraman.

Director: Catherine Winter
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Music: Michel Legrand
Cinematography: Pierre Lhomme
Editing: Chris Marker
Production: Sofracima
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Catherine Winter
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Playtime in Paris about?
Catherine Varlin's 27-minute Playtime in Paris (1962) is almost a practice run for Le joli mai, a sampling that starts in a classroom and then observes various subjects from afar. A woman is compared to a cat, and then we see a little girl on a playground, kissing, hugging and swatting a little boy companion as if he were a doll-plaything. A supermarket is compared to a flea market; an upscale equestrian event is compared to a soccer match, a comic bullfight and other attractions. Marker edited and Lhomme was the cameraman.
Who directed Playtime in Paris?
Playtime in Paris was directed by Catherine Winter.
How long is Playtime in Paris?
Playtime in Paris has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Playtime in Paris?
Playtime in Paris is a Documentary film.
Where was Playtime in Paris produced?
Playtime in Paris was produced in France.