The Melbourne Rendezvous
Originally released in 1957. The Melbourne Rendezvous is a documentary film. directed by René Lucot.
Starring François Périer and Raymond Marcillac
Synopsis
Rendez-Vous a Melbourne is the official filmed record of the 1956 Olympic Games in Australia. At the time of its release, there was much controversy in the documentary-filmmaking world over the fact that the Aussies signed over exclusive distribution rights to a French firm, resulting in a boycott from other movie companies. None of this matters when the film is seen today: though not in the same league as Leni Reifenstahl's Olympiad, this 110-minute extravaganza is consistently entertaining. Fifteen cameras were utilized to lens every aspect of the event; it was then up to editors Jean Dudrumet and Monique Lacombe to burrow through miles and miles of film to cull the highlights seen herein. Portions of Rendez-Vous a Melbourne have since resurfaced in practically every Olympics documentary -- not to mention the many TV specials attending the now-biannual event.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 1957
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Productions CSA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Melbourne Rendezvous about?
Rendez-Vous a Melbourne is the official filmed record of the 1956 Olympic Games in Australia. At the time of its release, there was much controversy in the documentary-filmmaking world over the fac...
Who directed The Melbourne Rendezvous?
The Melbourne Rendezvous was directed by René Lucot.
How long is The Melbourne Rendezvous?
The Melbourne Rendezvous has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Melbourne Rendezvous released?
The Melbourne Rendezvous was released on January 21, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Melbourne Rendezvous?
The main cast of The Melbourne Rendezvous includes François Périer, Raymond Marcillac.