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Antoine Bonfanti
Antoine Bonfanti (23 October 1923 – 4 March 2006) was a French sound engineer and a professor at cinema schools and institutes in France and other countries. He taught regularly at INSAS (film school), INSAS in Brussels and EICTV in Cuba. Early life He was born 26 October 1923 in Ajaccio, Corsica, and died 4 March 2006 in Montpellier, France. Career He began learning his profession as a trainee boom-operator on the film La Belle et la Bête (1946 film), ''La Belle et la Bête'' by Jean Cocteau. He is considered as being one of the pioneers of direct-sound in film-making on location: "the school of direct-sound is French—said sound-engineer Jean-Pierre Ruh—it began with Antoine Bonfanti". He is characterised by his collaborations with directors as Bernardo Bertolucci, André Delvaux, Amos Gitaï, Jean-Luc Godard, Jean Luc Godard, Joris Ivens, William Klein (photographer), William Klein, Chris Marker, Gérard Oury, Alain Resnais, René Vautier, and Paul Vecchiali. (see f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corsica
Corsica ( , , ; ; ) is an island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the Regions of France, 18 regions of France. It is the List of islands in the Mediterranean#By area, fourth-largest island in the Mediterranean and lies southeast of the Metropolitan France#Hexagon, French mainland, west of the Italian Peninsula and immediately north of the Italian island of Sardinia, the nearest land mass. A single chain of mountains makes up two-thirds of the island. , it had a population of 355,528. The island is a Single territorial collectivity, territorial collectivity of France, and is expected to achieve "a form of autonomy" in the near future. The regional capital is Ajaccio. Although the region is divided into two administrative Departments of France, departments, Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud, their respective regional and departmental Territorial collectivity, territorial collectivities were merged on 1 January 2018 to form the single territorial collectivity of Corsica. Corsican aut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alain Resnais
Alain Resnais (; 3 June 19221 March 2014) was a French film director and screenwriter whose career extended over more than six decades. After training as a film editor in the mid-1940s, he went on to direct short films including '' Night and Fog'' (1956), an influential documentary about the Nazi concentration camps.Ephraim Katz, ''The International Film Encyclopedia''. (London: Macmillan, 1980.) p. 966–967. Resnais began making feature films in the late 1950s and consolidated his early reputation with (1959), '' Last Year at Marienbad'' (1961), and '' Muriel'' (1963), all of which adopted unconventional narrative techniques to deal with themes of troubled memory and the imagined past. These films were contemporary with, and associated with, the French New Wave (''la nouvelle vague''), though Resnais did not regard himself as being fully part of that movement. He had closer links to the "Left Bank" group of authors and filmmakers who shared a commitment to modernism and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Aventures De Till L'Espiègle
''Les Aventures de Till L'Espiègle'' is a French-East German film, based on ''The Legend of Thyl Ulenspiegel and Lamme Goedzak''. It was released in 1956. Cast * Gérard Philipe: Till Eulenspiegel * Jean Vilar: The Duke of Alva * Fernand Ledoux: Claes * Nicole Berger: Nele * Jean Carmet: Lamme Goedzak * Jean Debucourt: The cardinal. * Erwin Geschonneck: Bras d'Acier * Wilhelm Koch-Hooge: William the Silent William the Silent or William the Taciturn (; 24 April 153310 July 1584), more commonly known in the Netherlands as William of Orange (), was the leader of the Dutch revolt against the Spanish Habsburg Netherlands, Habsburgs that set off the ... * Elfriede Florin: Soetkin References External links * 1956 films 1956 adventure films French historical adventure films East German films 1950s French-language films Films set in the 16th century Films set in Flanders Films based on Belgian novels Cultural depictions of William the Silent Cultural depict ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studios De Boulogne
The Boulogne Studios (French: ''Studios de Boulogne'') are a film studio complex located in the Boulogne-Billancourt suburb of the French capital Paris. It should not be confused with the nearby Billancourt Studios. They studios were constructed in 1941 during the Occupation of Paris but the German authorities prevented production from taking place, confiscating it for other purposes. It was only with the Liberation in 1944 that they came fully into use. In 1948 they underwent expansion with further sound stages built on adjacent land. In the post-war era they were one of the leading French studios, and hosted a number of Hollywood's runaway productions The studios were particularly effective for Eastmancolor Eastmancolor is a trade name used by Eastman Kodak for a number of related film and processing technologies associated with color motion picture production and referring to George Eastman, founder of Kodak. Eastmancolor, introduced in 1950, was o ..., due to the high elec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1956 In Film
The following is an overview of 1956 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1956 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * February 5 – First showing of documentary films by the Free Cinema movement, at the National Film Theatre, London. * February 16 – ''Carousel'' is the first film released that was shot in CinemaScope 55. * February 23 – Arthur B. Krim and Robert Benjamin acquire Mary Pickford's interest in United Artists for $3 million giving them full ownership of UA. * February – Warner Bros. sells much of its pre-1950 library to Associated Artists Productions (a.a.p.); after a series of mergers the films return to WB 40 years later. * February – Darryl F. Zanuck announces his resignation as head of production of 20th Century Fox after 20 years as the studio head. He is later replaced by Buddy Adler. * April 18 – Grace K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra (31 January 1925 – 4 November 1987) was a Beninese/Senegalese film director and historian. As he lived in Senegal after the age of 10, he is more associated with that nation. He is known for his 1955 film '' Afrique-sur-Seine'', the first Francophone African film. Early life and education Paulin Soumanou Vieyra was born on 31 January 1925 in Porto Novo, Dahomey. He was educated in Paris, France,Houngnikpo & Decalo 2013, p. 357. where he studied at the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques. Career In 1955 in Paris, Vieyra shot the first Francophone African film, '' Afrique-sur-Seine''. His other important achievements for film in Africa include being one of the co-founders of the Fédération Panafricaine des Cinéastes (FEPACI) in 1969. He served as director of Actualités Sénégalaises, an important newsreel service in the two decades following Senegal’s Independence. In 1971, Vieyra was a member of the jury at the 7th Moscow Intern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afrique-sur-Seine
''Afrique-sur-Seine'' is a French film produced by Jacques Mélo Kane, Mamadou Sarr and Paulin Soumanou Vieyra in 1955. One of the first short features produced by Africans, filmed in Paris in 1955, it has been called the beginning of African cinema. Synopsis Denied the authorisation he needed to film in Sénégal under the Laval Decree, Viera decided to film his first short feature in Paris. The film recounts the life of African students in Paris, their encounters and the nostalgia they felt far from their native land. Credits * Title : ''Afrique-sur-Seine'' * Production : Jacques Mélo Kane, Mamadou Sarr, Paulin Soumanou Vieyra * Screenplay : Mamadou Sarr * Montage : Paulin Soumanou Vieyra * Country of origin of producers : Bénin, France, French Guiana, Sénégal * Production : Groupe africain de cinéma * Language : French * Format : 16 mm, black and white * Genre : fiction * Length : 21 minutes Distribution * Marpessa Dawn * Philippe Mory See also * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1955 In Film
The year 1955 in film involved some significant events. __TOC__ Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top-grossing hits of 1955 in the United States. Top-grossing films by country The highest-grossing 1955 films from countries outside of North America. Events * January 7 – UK release of the Halas and Batchelor film animation of George Orwell's ''Animal Farm (1954 film), Animal Farm'' (completed April 1954), the first full-length British-made animated feature on general theatrical release. *February 24 - 12th Golden Globe Awards announced: ''On The Waterfront'', Marlon Brando, & Judy Garland win * March 18 – The film adaptation of Evan Hunter's novel ''Blackboard Jungle'' previews in New York City, featuring the single "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets over the opening credits, the first use of a rock and roll song in a major film. Teenagers jump from their seats to dance to it. * June 1 – Premiere of Billy Wilder's film of ''The Seven Year Itch'' featuring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radiodiffusion Française
Radiodiffusion Française (; RDF) was a French public institution responsible for public service broadcasting. Created in 1944 as a state monopoly (replacing Radiodiffusion Nationale), RDF worked to rebuild its extensive network, destroyed during the war. It was replaced in 1949 by Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (RTF). RDF managed four radio stations: Le Programme National (''The National Program''), Le Programme Parisien (''The Parisian Program''), Paris-Inter and Radio-Sorbonne (the latter produced by the Sorbonne University). Also, it managed the TV channel RDF Télévision française. All stations are fully run by the French government The Government of France (, ), officially the Government of the French Republic (, ), exercises Executive (government), executive power in France. It is composed of the Prime Minister of France, prime minister, who is the head of government, .... References Radio in France Television networks in France Public broadcas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1946 In Film
The year 1946 in film involved some significant events, with ''The Best Years of Our Lives'' winning seven Academy Awards. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1946 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events *February 14 - Charles Vidor's ''Gilda (film), Gilda'' starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford shows audiences one of the most famous scenes of the 20th century: Rita Hayworth singing "Put The Blame On Mame". *November 21 – William Wyler's ''The Best Years of Our Lives'' premieres in New York featuring an ensemble cast including Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, and Harold Russell. *December 20 – Frank Capra's ''It's a Wonderful Life'', featuring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers, and Thomas Mitchell (actor), Thomas Mitchell opens in New York. Awards 1946 films releases Notable films released in 1946 List of American films of 1946, United States unless stated A * ''Angel on My Shoulder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studios De Saint-Maurice
A studio is a space set aside for creative work of any kind, including art, dance, music and theater. The word ''studio'' is derived from the , from , from ''studere'', meaning to study or zeal. Types Art The studio of any artist, especially from the 15th to the 19th centuries, characterized all the assistants, thus the designation of paintings as "from the workshop of..." or "studio of..." An art studio is sometimes called an "atelier", especially in earlier eras. In contemporary, English language use, "atelier" can also refer to the Atelier Method, a training method for artists that usually takes place in a professional artist's studio. The above-mentioned "method" calls upon that zeal for study to play a significant role in the production which occurs in a studio space. A studio is more or less artful to the degree that the artist who occupies it is committed to the continuing education in his or her formal discipline. Academic curricula categorize studio classes in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyerdynamic M 160
The Beyerdynamic M 160, sometimes referred to as Beyer M160, is a German hypercardioid ribbon microphone used for speech in broadcasting and for music in live concerts and the recording studio. Introduced in 1957 by Beyerdynamic, the M 160 was initially based on a rugged dual-ribbon transducer element with alnico magnets. The two ribbons combine to yield a highly directional pickup pattern. The ribbon assembly is turned 90 degrees away from the usual configuration to make the M 160 an end-address model; the similar M 130 model is a side-address microphone with a figure-8 pickup pattern. The structure later incorporated neodymium magnets as they became available. The M 160 is known for its ability to soften the harsh characteristics of strident sound sources. David Bowie sang into an M 160 for most of the songs on ''Young Americans''. Engineer Andy Johns used a distant pair of M 160s (along with other processing) on John Bonham's drum kit for the Led Zeppelin version of "When t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
