Orient-Occident
Originally released in 1960. Orient-Occident is a feature film. directed by Enrico Fulchignoni. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
On the occasion of a sculpture exhibition organized at the Musée Cernuschi in 1959 on the theme of the relationship between East and West through fifty centuries of art, Enrico FULCHIGNONI attempts to show how, through Egyptian art, Greek art was influenced by Etruscan and Oriental arts. Commentary by Pierre HENRY, narrated by Pierre CHAMBON, and camera work highlight the similarities between the various sculpted statuettes, in terms of profiles, smiles and attitudes. The original music by Iannis XENAKIS seems to pay homage to these vanished civilizations.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
0h 22m
22 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orient-Occident about?
On the occasion of a sculpture exhibition organized at the Musée Cernuschi in 1959 on the theme of the relationship between East and West through fifty centuries of art, Enrico FULCHIGNONI attempt...
Who directed Orient-Occident?
Orient-Occident was directed by Enrico Fulchignoni.
How long is Orient-Occident?
Orient-Occident has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).
When was Orient-Occident released?
Orient-Occident was released on April 22, 1960 in theaters.