Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema 13 years old

This portrait of the French film theorist and avant-garde director Jean Epstein (1897-1953) concentrates on the period when he filmed in Brittany, the spot where he became inspired by the sea. Using rare archive footage, Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema also looks at Epstein’s views on the specificity of the film medium.

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Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema Cast

Name	Character
Jean Epstein He was 113, 56 years old when he died
Marie Epstein She was 111, 95 years old when she died
Jean Rouch He was 93, 86 years old when he died

Jean Epstein, Young Oceans of Cinema Crew

Name	Department