· France · 1923 · 23m

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Fait-divers

Director

Cast

Paul Barthet as M. Un Louise Lara as Elle Antonin Artaud as M. Deux

Crew

Enrique Barreyre — Director of Photography Claude Autant-Lara — Editor Arthur Honegger — Original Music Composer Claude Autant-Lara — Writer Marcel L'Herbier — Producer

Synopsis

An experimental short from 1923 France which offers silent narrative in diverse, optical multi-exposures and severe close-ups offering dense montages which create psychological constructs that unfold a Parisian love affair which turns into a threesome of great emotion and consequences. Also notable for using Antonin Artaud as the male lead.

Mood & Themes

silent film

Key Collaborators

Claude Autant-Lara Director Enrique Barreyre Director of Photography Claude Autant-Lara Editor Arthur Honegger Original Music Composer Claude Autant-Lara Writer Marcel L'Herbier Producer

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