Jean Renoir at work (Direction d'acteur)

Duration: 23

Year Published: 1968

Creator: Pierre Braunberger presents ; directed by Gisele Braunberger.

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Credits: Braunberger, Gisele.; Braunberger, Pierre, 1905-1990.; Richard, Edmond.; Mauberna, Mireille.; Renoir, Jean, 1894-1979.; Contemporary Films/McGraw-Hill.; University of California (System). Extension Media Center.

Description: Original release title in France: La direction d'acteur par Jean Renoir.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CUY.; Director of photography, Edmond Richard ; editor, Mireille Mauberna.; Gisele Braunberger.; A rare view of master filmmaker Jean Renoir at work with an actress, using the acting method of Michel Simon. Renoir begins with an 'expressionless' reading of the text to avoid pre-suppositions on the actress' part concerning how the character should be played.; PFA 1608-01-12265. D0004; In French with English subtitles and voiceover.; PFA 1608-01-12265. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2005/02 /28 good condition; minor scratches; color is faded CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2006/09/06 same, color is completely pink.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE