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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.8 / 100
1961·Documentary / History·1h 25m

CHRONICLE OF A SUMMER

“The first film of cinéma vérité”

Paris, summer 1960. Anthropologist and filmmaker Jean Rouch and sociologist and film critic Edgar Morin wander through the crowded streets asking passersby how they cope with life's misfortunes.

Above the Line
Edgar Morin, Jean Rouch·DirectorMichel Brault·Director of PhotographyMichel Fano·SoundFrançoise Collin·Editor
Cast
Edgar Morin·SelfJean Rouch·SelfMarceline Loridan-Ivens·SelfMarilù Parolini·SelfJean-Pierre Sergent·SelfRégis Debray·SelfNadine Ballot·SelfModeste Landry·Self
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 2
Jean Rouch·DirectorEdgar Morin·Director
Camera· 6
Michel Brault·Director of PhotographyRaoul Coutard·Director of PhotographyJean-Jacques Tarbès·Director of PhotographyRoger Morillière·Director of PhotographyLouis Boucher·Assistant CameraClaude Beausoleil·Assistant Camera
Editing· 3
Françoise Collin·EditorJean Ravel·EditorNéna Baratier·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Michel Fano·SoundJean Nény·Sound MixerGuy Rophé·Sound
Production· 4
Philippe Lifchitz·ProducerAnatole Dauman·ProducerAndré Heinrich·Production DirectorAnnette Blamont·Production Secretary
Other Departments· 1
André Coutant·Thanks
By the Numbers
78.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Introspective, Fragmented, Parisian
Composition
Collage
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Collage

“The poster is a collage of torn paper fragments featuring black and white photographs and blocks of solid color, primarily red and yellow, against a white backg”

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Key Elements
Arc De TriompheNotre Dame CathedralEiffel TowerStreet Lamp
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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