Overview
Stop-motion photography blends with extreme slow-motion in Clair's first and most 'dada' film, composed of a series of zany, interconnected scenes. We witness a rooftop chess match between Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray, a hearse pulled by a camel (and chased by its pallbearers) and a dizzying roller coaster finale. A film of contradictions and agreements.
Director and cast
- René Clair Director
- Jean Börlin as Hunter / Magician (intermission)
- Inge Frïss as Bearded ballet dancer (intermission)
- Francis Picabia as Man in shirt by the cannon (prologue)
- Marcel Duchamp as Chess player, black set (intermission)
- Man Ray as Chess player, white set (intermission)
- Erik Satie as Man in suit by the cannon (prologue)
- Rolf de Maré Cast
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