His Head (1929)

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Jean Bonnard, clean-cut industrialist and the only son of a widow, goes to visit his mother in the small village where she lives. However, early in the morning the police arrive to arrest him, accusing the man of having murdered the old banker who'd made advances towards his girlfriend. Jean's mother is eager to aid her son, whom she believes is innocent. Said Epstein of his film: "I shot small landscapes in Livilliers which seemed to me-- in their reality, I mean-- very large".

Director: Jean Epstein
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 36 min
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Screenplay

Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness

Keywords

banker, jealousy, brother, widow, falsely accused, industrialist, grief, told in flashback, old woman, small village, waiting room, returning to roots, slow cinema, elderly lady, community shaming

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is His Head about?
Jean Bonnard, clean-cut industrialist and the only son of a widow, goes to visit his mother in the small village where she lives. However, early in the morning the police arrive to arrest him, accusing the man of having murdered the old banker who'd made advances towards his girlfriend. Jean's mother is eager to aid her son, whom she believes is innocent. Said Epstein of his film: "I shot small landscapes in Livilliers which seemed to me-- in their reality, I mean-- very large".
Who directed His Head?
His Head was directed by Jean Epstein.
Who stars in His Head?
His Head stars France Dhélia, René Ferté, Irma Perrot, Nino Constantini.
How long is His Head?
His Head has a runtime of 36m (36 minutes).
What genre is His Head?
His Head is a Drama, Crime film.
Where was His Head produced?
His Head was produced in France.
What are the themes of His Head?
The themes of His Head include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness.