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France, 1931
Directed by René Clair
With Henri Marchand, Raymond Cordy, Rolla France
Music by Georges Auric
Approx. 84 min. 4K DCP restoration.
Escaping from prison on a stolen bike, Raymond Cordy wins first prize in the race, then heads up his own highly mechanized phonograph factory; while con copain Henri Marchand awakens in a field to an apparently singing flower. Biting musical satire of capitalism, industry, and automation — and an inspiration for MODERN TIMES. Voted Best Film at the first Venice Film Festival in 1932.
Reviews
“Musical score for this film is a masterpiece.”
– Jerry Tallmer, Village Voice
“A period piece in the best sense.”
– Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
“Bristles with strange originality.”
– Mordaunt Hall, The New York Times