Visual structure composed of variations on the arabesque: arcs of light, water spouts, spider webs, burgeoning trees, flowers and foliage, a woman's smile, arms stretching, an arm giving rhythm to a rocking chair.
The movements of two cameras, which were filming simultaneously and mounted with wind vane attachments, were controlled by the wind strength and direction.
A mother and her twins talk about each other. The device of miming each others words, gives a disconcerting twist to the children's cruel honesty and their mother's unconditional adoration.
Roland Brissot bought for a nickel a talisman that gives him love, fame and wealth. The talisman is a cut left hand, and it works perfectly. But of course there is nothing free in this ... See full summary »
Director:
Maurice Tourneur
Stars:
Pierre Fresnay,
Josseline Gaël,
Noël Roquevert
Ballad-type drama-documentary spoken in the Breton language and set in a Breton fishing community, telling of the impossible love between a fisherman and the lady of the manor.
Director:
Jean Epstein
Stars:
Yvon Le Mar'hadour,
Francis Gourvil,
François Viguier