Record 957
Originally released in 1928. Record 957 is a music film. directed by Germaine Dulac. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Dulac’s three 1929 "abstract" films, Record 957, Αrabesques, and Themes and Variations, were the results of a long period of reflection by the filmmaker, who sought to create a "pure" or "integral" cinema that would capture the essence of the new medium and owe nothing to the other arts. Each of these three studies was designed to be played silent. The first one, Record 957, is conceived of as a "visual impression […] in listening to Frédéric Chopin's Preludes n. 5 and 6." Its title and its opening shot of lightplay on a spinning record not only announce the film's dominant cyclical motif, but also evoke one of the filmmaker’s major sources of inspiration in Loie Fuller's serpentine dances.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (13 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Record 957 about?
Dulac’s three 1929 "abstract" films, Record 957, Αrabesques, and Themes and Variations, were the results of a long period of reflection by the filmmaker, who sought to create a "pure" or "integr...
Who directed Record 957?
Record 957 was directed by Germaine Dulac.
How long is Record 957?
Record 957 has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Record 957 released?
Record 957 was released on December 31, 1928 in theaters.