Potamkin
Originally released in 2017. Potamkin is a feature film. directed by Stephen Broomer. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1933, at age 33, Harry Alan Potamkin died of complications related to starvation, at a time when he was one of the world's most respected film critics. In his writings, he advocated for a cinema that would simultaneously embrace the fractures and polyphony of modern life and the equitable social vision of left radical politics. This film-biography is assembled out of distorted fragments of films on which he had written, an impression of erupting consciousness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potamkin about?
In 1933, at age 33, Harry Alan Potamkin died of complications related to starvation, at a time when he was one of the world's most respected film critics. In his writings, he advocated for a cinema...
Who directed Potamkin?
Potamkin was directed by Stephen Broomer.
How long is Potamkin?
Potamkin has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Potamkin released?
Potamkin was released on June 2, 2017 in theaters.