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Still from Taris — Taris (1931) — Jean VigoPhotographed by Boris Kaufman

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Taris

Taris, roi de l'eau

France / French / 1931 / 9m

Documentary Shorts

Commentary: 1 track on the Channel player
Letterboxd: 3.53/5·5.1K ratings·1K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

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Commentary: Michael Temple

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Credits

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DirectorJean Vigo

WriterJean Vigo

Cinematographer

EditorJean Vigo

Cast

Jean Tarisas Self

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Taris (1931) | Criteria