Antoinette Sabrier (1927)
Adapted from a play by Romain Coolus, whose work Dulac had covered as a theater critic at the turn of the century, this atmospheric and socially inquisitive film tells the tale of an independent, sexually liberated woman (Eve Francis) who is torn between her husband (Gabriel Gabrio) and her lover (Paul Guide). Controversial at the time of its release, Antoinette Sabrier finds Dulac using her bold sense of visual rhythm to achieve a complex portrait of a woman trapped in an unhappy marriage and a nuanced investigation into human intimacy, with her characters’ emotions expressed through then-innovative cinematic techniques such as slow motion and associative montage.
Director: Germaine Dulac
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: September 5, 1927
Cast
- Ève Francis - Antoinette Sabrier
- Gabriel Gabrio - Germain Sabrier
- Jean Toulout - Jamagne
- Yvette Armel - Hélène Doreuil
- Paul Guidé - Roger Dangenne
- Paul Menant - Chartrain
- Paul Cervières - Gaston Doreuil
- Ashida - Dancer (uncredited)
- Lou Davy - (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Romain Coolus (Theatre Play)
- Germaine Dulac (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Raoul Aubourdier, Maurice Forster
Production: Pathé Consortium Cinéma
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Antoinette Sabrier about?
- Adapted from a play by Romain Coolus, whose work Dulac had covered as a theater critic at the turn of the century, this atmospheric and socially inquisitive film tells the tale of an independent, sexually liberated woman (Eve Francis) who is torn between her husband (Gabriel Gabrio) and her lover (Paul Guide). Controversial at the time of its release, Antoinette Sabrier finds Dulac using her bold sense of visual rhythm to achieve a complex portrait of a woman trapped in an unhappy marriage and a nuanced investigation into human intimacy, with her characters’ emotions expressed through then-innovative cinematic techniques such as slow motion and associative montage.
- Who directed Antoinette Sabrier?
- Antoinette Sabrier was directed by Germaine Dulac.
- Who stars in Antoinette Sabrier?
- Antoinette Sabrier stars Ève Francis, Gabriel Gabrio, Jean Toulout, Yvette Armel, Paul Guidé, Paul Menant.
- How long is Antoinette Sabrier?
- Antoinette Sabrier has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is Antoinette Sabrier?
- Antoinette Sabrier is a Drama film.
- Where was Antoinette Sabrier produced?
- Antoinette Sabrier was produced in France.