Olivier Messiaen and the Birds (1973)
"A renowned composer and organist, Olivier Messiaen was also a great teacher. Michel Fano, who took his composition class at the Paris Conservatory, films some of the privileged moments of his teaching. This film, co-directed with Denise Tual, also shows Messiaen as a devotee, an ornithologist, and a synaesthete, evoking the fundamental concepts of his inspiration with an often sparkling ease (the musician imitating certain bird songs in a manner reminiscent of Rouch recreating the cries of wizards for certain films). In this way, the film boldly collides sequences with visual or sound correspondences, the directors succeeding in dragging us into the world of mystery and dreams dear to the musician." (François Waledisch)
Director: Michel Fano, Denise Tual
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: April 22, 1973
Cast
- Sylvio Gualda - Self
- Michel Béroff - Self
- Iannis Xenakis - Self
- Alain Louvier - Self
- Yvonne Loriod - Self
- Olivier Messiaen - Self
Cinematography: Philippe Théaudière
Production: Sofracima
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Michel Fano, Denise Tual
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Olivier Messiaen and the Birds about?
- "A renowned composer and organist, Olivier Messiaen was also a great teacher. Michel Fano, who took his composition class at the Paris Conservatory, films some of the privileged moments of his teaching. This film, co-directed with Denise Tual, also shows Messiaen as a devotee, an ornithologist, and a synaesthete, evoking the fundamental concepts of his inspiration with an often sparkling ease (the musician imitating certain bird songs in a manner reminiscent of Rouch recreating the cries of wizards for certain films). In this way, the film boldly collides sequences with visual or sound correspondences, the directors succeeding in dragging us into the world of mystery and dreams dear to the musician." (François Waledisch)
- Who directed Olivier Messiaen and the Birds?
- Olivier Messiaen and the Birds was directed by Michel Fano, Denise Tual.
- Who stars in Olivier Messiaen and the Birds?
- Olivier Messiaen and the Birds stars Sylvio Gualda, Michel Béroff, Iannis Xenakis, Alain Louvier, Yvonne Loriod, Olivier Messiaen.
- How long is Olivier Messiaen and the Birds?
- Olivier Messiaen and the Birds has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Olivier Messiaen and the Birds?
- Olivier Messiaen and the Birds is a Documentary film.
- Where was Olivier Messiaen and the Birds produced?
- Olivier Messiaen and the Birds was produced in France.