The Melbourne Rendezvous
Jan 21, 1957 · 1h 46m
Director
René LucotOverview
Rendez-Vous a Melbourne is the official filmed record of the 1956 Olympic Games in Australia. At the time of its release, there was much controversy in the documentary-filmmaking world over the fact that the Aussies signed over exclusive distribution rights to a French firm, resulting in a boycott from other movie companies. None of this matters when the film is seen today: though not in the same league as Leni Reifenstahl's Olympiad, this 110-minute extravaganza is consistently entertaining. Fifteen cameras were utilized to lens every aspect of the event; it was then up to editors Jean Dudrumet and Monique Lacombe to burrow through miles and miles of film to cull the highlights seen herein. Portions of Rendez-Vous a Melbourne have since resurfaced in practically every Olympics documentary -- not to mention the many TV specials attending the now-biannual event.
Cast of The Melbourne Rendezvous
Crew of The Melbourne Rendezvous
René LucotDirector
Raymond MarcillacWriter- Hubert-René LucotWriter
- Jean-Charles DudrumetEditor
- Claire AttaliAssistant Director
- Brian HormanSound
- Donald EcklesAssistant Director
- Louis GueguenProduction Director
- Jacques BonpuntSound Engineer
- Serge GriboffAssistant Director
- Christian ChevallierMusic
- Dick NicolianTechnical Supervisor
Jean-Christophe AvertyAssistant Director
About The Melbourne Rendezvous
What is The Melbourne Rendezvous about?
Rendez-Vous a Melbourne is the official filmed record of the 1956 Olympic Games in Australia. At the time of its release, there was much controversy in the documentary-filmmaking world over the fact that the Aussies signed over exclusive distribution rights to a French firm, resulting in a boycott from other movie companies. None of this matters when the film is seen today: though not in the…
When was The Melbourne Rendezvous released?
The Melbourne Rendezvous was released on January 21, 1957.
Where can I watch The Melbourne Rendezvous?
The Melbourne Rendezvous is streaming on Criterion Channel in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Melbourne Rendezvous?
The Melbourne Rendezvous runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Who directed The Melbourne Rendezvous?
The Melbourne Rendezvous was directed by René Lucot.
Who is in the cast of The Melbourne Rendezvous?
The cast of The Melbourne Rendezvous includes François Périer (Narrator) and Raymond Marcillac (Narrator).
Is The Melbourne Rendezvous on Netflix?
No, The Melbourne Rendezvous is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Criterion Channel instead.