À propos de "Tristes Tropiques" (1991)
The film evokes the stay in Brazil of Claude Levi-Strauss, an ethnologist, who stayed there from 1934 to 1938. His stay gave rise to the book "Tristes Tropiques". Based on images taken in 1935 and today, his statements reconstruct his intellectual journey in the field of ethnology. Searching for primitive worlds, he tried to understand the Indians whose decaying societies offered an "essence of social life." The work gives us an account of the importance of this scientific and philosophical expedition.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cast
- Maurice Garrel - Narrator
Production: Les Films du Village, La Sept, INA
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is À propos de "Tristes Tropiques" about?
- The film evokes the stay in Brazil of Claude Levi-Strauss, an ethnologist, who stayed there from 1934 to 1938. His stay gave rise to the book "Tristes Tropiques". Based on images taken in 1935 and today, his statements reconstruct his intellectual journey in the field of ethnology. Searching for primitive worlds, he tried to understand the Indians whose decaying societies offered an "essence of social life." The work gives us an account of the importance of this scientific and philosophical expedition.
- Who directed À propos de "Tristes Tropiques"?
- À propos de "Tristes Tropiques" was directed by Jean-Pierre Beaurenaut, Jorge Bodanzky, Patrick Menget.
- Who stars in À propos de "Tristes Tropiques"?
- À propos de "Tristes Tropiques" stars Maurice Garrel.
- How long is À propos de "Tristes Tropiques"?
- À propos de "Tristes Tropiques" has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is À propos de "Tristes Tropiques"?
- À propos de "Tristes Tropiques" is a Documentary film.
- Where was À propos de "Tristes Tropiques" produced?
- À propos de "Tristes Tropiques" was produced in France.