Taris (1931)
• January 1st, 1931 • 0h 9min
Documentary
Overview
Short documentary directed by Jean Vigo about the French swimmer Jean Taris. The film is notable for the many innovative techniques that Vigo uses, including close ups and freeze frames of the swimmer's body.
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