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Taris

Taris, roi de l'eau

France • French • 1931 • 9m

Director

Jean Vigo

Documentary Shorts

Commentary Track 3.53/5·5.1K ratings·1K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

Jean Vigo's inventive short portrait of Jean Taris, a swimming champion.

Credits

Crew

DirectorJean Vigo

WriterJean Vigo

CinematographerBoris Kaufman

EditorJean Vigo

Cast

Jean Tarisas Self