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Still from Entr'acte — Entr'acte (1924) — René ClairPhotographed by Jimmy Berliet

Poster for Entr'acte

Entr'acte

France / French / 1924 / 22m

Comedy Fantasy Avant-garde Shorts

Letterboxd: 3.72/5·8.7K ratings·1.9K reviewson Letterboxd
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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.

Included in
René Clair’s Inventive Enchantments
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorRené Clair

WriterFrancis Picabia

CinematographerJimmy Berliet

ComposerErik Satie

Producer

Cast

Jean Börlinas Hunter / Magician

Inge Frïssas Bearded ballet dancer

Marcel Duchampas Chess player, black set

Man Rayas Chess player, white set

Francis Picabiaas A man loading the cannon

Marcel Achardas A man following the hearse (uncredited)

Georges Auricas A man following the hearse (uncredited)

Georges Charensolas A man following the hearse (uncredited)

Georges Lacombeas A man following the hearse (uncredited)

Roger Le Bonas A man following the hearse (uncredited)

Jean Mamyas A man following the hearse (uncredited)

Rolf de Maréas A man following the hearse (uncredited)

Erik Satieas A man following the hearse (uncredited)

Pierre Scizeas A man following the hearse (uncredited)

Louis Touchagesas A man following the hearse (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Poster for I Married a Witch

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Both directed by René Clair

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Entr'acte (1924) | Criteria