The Madness of the Valiants (1926)
A symbolist portrait of two gypsies in love, this captivating film finds Dulac deconstructing onscreen gender roles and striving to achieve her idea of cinema as a “visual symphony,” emphasizing rhythmic editing over acting to achieve a “cinema of suggestion.”
Director: Germaine Dulac
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: July 1, 1926
Cast
- Lia Loo - The bohemian
- Raphaël Lievin - The gypsy
- Castelluci
Screenplay
- Germaine Dulac (Adaptation)
- Maxim Gorky (Short Story)
- Maxim Gorky (Story)
- Germaine Dulac (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Maurice Forster, Paul Parguel
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Madness of the Valiants about?
- A symbolist portrait of two gypsies in love, this captivating film finds Dulac deconstructing onscreen gender roles and striving to achieve her idea of cinema as a “visual symphony,” emphasizing rhythmic editing over acting to achieve a “cinema of suggestion.”
- Who directed The Madness of the Valiants?
- The Madness of the Valiants was directed by Germaine Dulac.
- Who stars in The Madness of the Valiants?
- The Madness of the Valiants stars Lia Loo, Raphaël Lievin, Castelluci.
- How long is The Madness of the Valiants?
- The Madness of the Valiants has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is The Madness of the Valiants?
- The Madness of the Valiants is a Drama film.
- Where was The Madness of the Valiants produced?
- The Madness of the Valiants was produced in France.