Entr'acte
France • 1924
Director
Synopsis
One of the seminal films of the surrealist art movement, ENTR’ACTE (1924) brought together three of the great French artists of its time: Francis Picabia, Erik Satie, and René Clair. Presented in two parts as the introduction and intermission of a ballet, ENTR’ACTE has the twin virtues of formal innovation and extraordinary humor.
Synopsis
One of the seminal films of the surrealist art movement, ENTR’ACTE (1924) brought together three of the great French artists of its time: Francis Picabia, Erik Satie, and René Clair. Presented in two parts as the introduction and intermission of a ballet, ENTR’ACTE has the twin virtues of formal innovation and extraordinary humor.
Credits
Crew
DirectorRené Clair
WriterFrancis Picabia
CinematographerJimmy Berliet
ComposerErik Satie
ProducerRené Clair, Rolf de Maré
Cast
Jean Börlinas Hunter / Magician
Inge Frïssas Bearded ballet dancer
Marcel Duchampas Chess player, black set
Man Rayas Chess player, white set