Venom and Eternity
Originally released in 1952. Venom and Eternity is a comedy film. directed by Isidore Isou. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Isidore Isou, Jean Cocteau, and Jean-Louis Barrault
Synopsis
In this experimental film, Isidore Isou, the leader of the lettrist movement, lashes out at conventional cinema and offers a revolutionary form of movie-making: through scratching and bleaching the film, through desynchronizing the soundtrack and the visual track, through deconstructing the story, he aims to renew the seventh art the same way he tried to revolutionize the literary world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 25, 1952
74 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Films M.-G. Guillemin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venom and Eternity about?
In this experimental film, Isidore Isou, the leader of the lettrist movement, lashes out at conventional cinema and offers a revolutionary form of movie-making: through scratching and bleaching the...
Who directed Venom and Eternity?
Venom and Eternity was directed by Isidore Isou.
How long is Venom and Eternity?
Venom and Eternity has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Venom and Eternity released?
Venom and Eternity was released on January 25, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Venom and Eternity?
The main cast of Venom and Eternity includes Isidore Isou, Jean Cocteau, Jean-Louis Barrault, Marcel Achard, Blaise Cendrars.