Taris

Taris (1931)

January 1st, 19310h 9min

Documentary
62%

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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