Olivier Messiaen and the Birds
Apr 22, 1973 · 1h 12m
Director
Denise Tual, Michel FanoOverview
"A renowned composer and organist, Olivier Messiaen was also a great teacher. Michel Fano, who took his composition class at the Paris Conservatory, films some of the privileged moments of his teaching. This film, co-directed with Denise Tual, also shows Messiaen as a devotee, an ornithologist, and a synaesthete, evoking the fundamental concepts of his inspiration with an often sparkling ease (the musician imitating certain bird songs in a manner reminiscent of Rouch recreating the cries of wizards for certain films). In this way, the film boldly collides sequences with visual or sound correspondences, the directors succeeding in dragging us into the world of mystery and dreams dear to the musician." (François Waledisch)
Cast of Olivier Messiaen and the Birds
Crew of Olivier Messiaen and the Birds
About Olivier Messiaen and the Birds
What is Olivier Messiaen and the Birds about?
"A renowned composer and organist, Olivier Messiaen was also a great teacher. Michel Fano, who took his composition class at the Paris Conservatory, films some of the privileged moments of his teaching. This film, co-directed with Denise Tual, also shows Messiaen as a devotee, an ornithologist, and a synaesthete, evoking the fundamental concepts of his inspiration with an often sparkling ease…
When was Olivier Messiaen and the Birds released?
Olivier Messiaen and the Birds was released on April 22, 1973.
How long is Olivier Messiaen and the Birds?
Olivier Messiaen and the Birds runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
Who directed Olivier Messiaen and the Birds?
Olivier Messiaen and the Birds was directed by Denise Tual and Michel Fano.
Who is in the cast of Olivier Messiaen and the Birds?
The cast of Olivier Messiaen and the Birds includes Sylvio Gualda (Self), Michel Béroff (Self), Iannis Xenakis (Self), Alain Louvier (Self) and Yvonne Loriod (Self).