L'île de Pâques
Originally released in 1935. L'île de Pâques is a documentary film. directed by John Fernhout. At just 23 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Maurice Jaubert
Synopsis
The first Easter Island documentary, filmed in 1935 when the Belgian naval ship Mercator came to collect Drs. Henri Lavacherry and Alfred Métraux, who had arrived six months before to carry out archaeological and ethnological work. The film, directed with melodramatic gusto and featuring a full orchestral score by Maurice Jaubert (who also did the narration), shows islanders, the monuments, and a public dance. A theme of decay and decadence characterizes the film, the motif portrayed gruesomely by extensive close-ups of the inhabitants of the leper colony there at the time. The film suited a romantic image of a mysterious lost civilization, the survivors eking out a pitiful existence on a barren rock. (Grant McCall)
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
0h 23m
23 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cinéma-Edition-Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L'île de Pâques about?
The first Easter Island documentary, filmed in 1935 when the Belgian naval ship Mercator came to collect Drs. Henri Lavacherry and Alfred Métraux, who had arrived six months before to carry out ar...
Who directed L'île de Pâques?
L'île de Pâques was directed by John Fernhout.
How long is L'île de Pâques?
L'île de Pâques has a runtime of 0 hours and 23 minutes (23 minutes total).
When was L'île de Pâques released?
L'île de Pâques was released on May 24, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in L'île de Pâques?
The main cast of L'île de Pâques includes Maurice Jaubert.