Beyond the Bolex
Nov 08, 2018 · 1h 35m
Director
Alyssa BolseyOverview
Filmmaker Alyssa Bolsey stumbles on a treasure trove of vintage cameras, old film reels, fading photos, technical drawings and boxes of documents that belonged to her great-grandfather Jacques Bolsey. Among the many boxes, she spots an old movie camera with the word "Bolex" embossed on its side and a dangling tag with the date, "1927." Entranced, she embarks on a journey to reveal how Jacques aimed to disrupt the early film industry with a motion picture camera for the masses.
Cast of Beyond the Bolex
Crew of Beyond the Bolex
Alyssa BolseyDirector, Writer, Executive Producer, Editor- Tchavdar GeorgievWriter
- Philippe CoeytauxProducer
- Diana HoltzbergExecutive Producer
Nicolas WadimoffExecutive Producer- Corey WallaceOriginal Music Composer
Joseph AreddyDirector of Photography- Camilo Lara Jr.Director of Photography
- Julie JanataEditor
- Vincent PlussEditor
- Tyler PurcellEditor
- Carlos David RiveraEditor
- Séverine PisaniProduction Manager
- Sereina GabathulerProduction Manager
About Beyond the Bolex
What is Beyond the Bolex about?
Filmmaker Alyssa Bolsey stumbles on a treasure trove of vintage cameras, old film reels, fading photos, technical drawings and boxes of documents that belonged to her great-grandfather Jacques Bolsey. Among the many boxes, she spots an old movie camera with the word "Bolex" embossed on its side and a dangling tag with the date, "1927." Entranced, she embarks on a journey to reveal how Jacques…
When was Beyond the Bolex released?
Beyond the Bolex was released on November 8, 2018.
Where can I watch Beyond the Bolex?
Beyond the Bolex is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Beyond the Bolex?
Beyond the Bolex runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Who directed Beyond the Bolex?
Beyond the Bolex was directed by Alyssa Bolsey.
Who is in the cast of Beyond the Bolex?
The cast of Beyond the Bolex includes Jacques Bolsey (Self), Wim Wenders (Self), Jonas Mekas (Self), Barbara Hammer (Self) and Alyssa Bolsey (Self).
Is Beyond the Bolex on Netflix?
No, Beyond the Bolex is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel instead.