Beyond the Bolex
Originally released in 2018. Beyond the Bolex is a documentary film. directed by Alyssa Bolsey.
Starring Jacques Bolsey, Wim Wenders, and Jonas Mekas
Synopsis
Filmmaker Alyssa Bolsey stumbles on a treasure trove of vintage cameras, old film reels, fading photos, technical drawings and boxes of documents that belonged to her great-grandfather Jacques Bolsey. Among the many boxes, she spots an old movie camera with the word "Bolex" embossed on its side and a dangling tag with the date, "1927." Entranced, she embarks on a journey to reveal how Jacques aimed to disrupt the early film industry with a motion picture camera for the masses.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Akka Films
- ARTE
- Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion
- Sea Owl Productions
- RTS
- SRG SSR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beyond the Bolex about?
Filmmaker Alyssa Bolsey stumbles on a treasure trove of vintage cameras, old film reels, fading photos, technical drawings and boxes of documents that belonged to her great-grandfather Jacques Bols...
Who directed Beyond the Bolex?
Beyond the Bolex was directed by Alyssa Bolsey.
How long is Beyond the Bolex?
Beyond the Bolex has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Beyond the Bolex released?
Beyond the Bolex was released on November 8, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beyond the Bolex?
The main cast of Beyond the Bolex includes Jacques Bolsey, Wim Wenders, Jonas Mekas, Barbara Hammer, Alyssa Bolsey.