Les mystères du château de Dé (1929)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Man Ray

Writer:

Man Ray (writer)

Release Date:

6 June 1929 (France)

Genre:

Short

Plot:

Mannequin hands hold a pair of dice. A castle is perched on a hilltop. Below it, a posh, modern villa...

Plot Keywords:

Dice | Swimming | Surrealism | Swimming Pool | Mask

Cast

Georges Auric
Le Comte de Beaumont
Le Vicomte de Noailles
Marie-Laure de Noailles

Also Known As:

The Mysteries of the Chateau de De (USA)

Runtime:

27 min

Country:

France

Color:

Black and White

Sound Mix:

Silent

"Amazing"

I just love the work of Man Ray, his paintings, photography and his films. His work is that of an independent artist, with a free thinking mind. This film shows it in form and content.

I recently had the opportunity to go to Paris, where I visited his old haunts, Rue De Ferou Studio, The Campaign Premier Studio, The Luxembourg, and his final resting place. All of which I found just as inspiring as his work. When I watch films like these it inspires and motivates me.

I love the images and the montage of disconnected space. What interests me most are his ideas, I find them refreshing and unique.

Not for everyone, but if you like unique images and strange disconnected connections, it's a must see.