1001 Films
Jan 01, 1989 · 8m
Director
André DelvauxOverview
An ode to film preservation, it presents a night-time visit to a seemingly depopulated repository (presumably the Royal Film Archive of Belgium), juxtaposing a series of images of observation, reconstruction, and projection using film fragments - from the hand-painted, altered image frames of Georges Méliès' Kingdom of the Fairies to the iconic image of Louise Brooks - to turn the archive into a temporal wonderland of novel discoveries, hidden treasure, re-awakened curiosity, and critical re-assessment.
Cast of 1001 Films
Crew of 1001 Films
About 1001 Films
What is 1001 Films about?
An ode to film preservation, it presents a night-time visit to a seemingly depopulated repository (presumably the Royal Film Archive of Belgium), juxtaposing a series of images of observation, reconstruction, and projection using film fragments - from the hand-painted, altered image frames of Georges Méliès' Kingdom of the Fairies to the iconic image of Louise Brooks - to turn the archive into a…
When was 1001 Films released?
1001 Films was released on January 1, 1989.
How long is 1001 Films?
1001 Films runs 8 minutes.
Who directed 1001 Films?
1001 Films was directed by André Delvaux.
Who is in the cast of 1001 Films?
The cast of 1001 Films includes Louise Brooks ((archival)).