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Arabesque

Étude cinégraphique sur une arabesque

1929 · 0h 8m · Fantasy · France

The film’s visual structure is principally composed of variations on the arabesque: arcs of light, water spouts, spider webs, burgeoning trees, flowers and foliage, a woman’s smile, arms stretching, an arm giving rhythm to a rocking chair. It uses natural elements (light, mirrors, water, and wind) and photographic techniques (multiple exposures and lenses) to distort the various elements, or to intensify their design.

Directed by
Germaine Dulac
Starring
Marie-Anne Malleville
6.1Smart score

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