Bassae
"Everything will return to mud again, to ashes. Nothing can withstand time. How could it?"
Originally released in 1964. Bassae is a documentary film. directed by Jean-Daniel Pollet. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean Négroni
Synopsis
"I was interested by the fact that some old guy, after the Parthenon’s glamour, devoted himself in a much smaller temple, where there was no white marble, no nothing. All Greek temples are dedicated to Apollo etc, and this particular one was not dedicated to anyone and is in a place where there never was a city nearby, in a kind of wasteland, in a ditch. But, just by going up a bit –you are in the centre of Peloponissos- on a clear day, you can see the sea on both your left and right. I went back there, at least six, seven or eight times, as if I wanted to think or find myself. So, at the temple in Bassae, I made a short 10 minute film and I was lucky enough to encounter two days of clouds and mist between the columns."
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1964
62 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- C.M.S.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bassae about?
"I was interested by the fact that some old guy, after the Parthenon’s glamour, devoted himself in a much smaller temple, where there was no white marble, no nothing. All Greek temples are dedic...
Who directed Bassae?
Bassae was directed by Jean-Daniel Pollet.
How long is Bassae?
Bassae has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Bassae released?
Bassae was released on January 1, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bassae?
The main cast of Bassae includes Jean Négroni.