The Criterion Collection has just released a special edition of Chris Marker's 1962 short film LA JETEE.
This film is a must see for film lovers and filmmakers.
It is a seminal work of avant garde cinema, short cinema and science fiction cinema.
Constructed entirely of still photos, save for one motion shot, this short story is also a brillaint triumph of simple, narrative storytelling.
LA JETEE served as the inspiration for Terry Gilliam's 12 MONKEYS.
Strongly recommended for anyone that considers themselves a student of cinema.
This film is a must see for film lovers and filmmakers.
It is a seminal work of avant garde cinema, short cinema and science fiction cinema.
Constructed entirely of still photos, save for one motion shot, this short story is also a brillaint triumph of simple, narrative storytelling.
LA JETEE served as the inspiration for Terry Gilliam's 12 MONKEYS.
Strongly recommended for anyone that considers themselves a student of cinema.
