1001 Films (1989)

Movie ★ 6.0 8 min

Documentary

An ode to film preservation, it presents a night-time visit to a seemingly depopulated repository (presumably the Royal Film Archive of Belgium), juxtaposing a series of images of observation, reconstruction, and projection using film fragments - from the hand-painted, altered image frames of Georges Méliès' Kingdom of the Fairies to the iconic image of Louise Brooks - to turn the archive into a temporal wonderland of novel discoveries, hidden treasure, re-awakened curiosity, and critical re-assessment.

André Delvaux Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1989
Runtime
8 min
IMDb
tt0271331
Country
Language
Studio
Koninklijk Belgisch Filmarchief

Cast

Louise Brooks Louise Brooks (archival)

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Frequently asked questions

What is 1001 Films about?
An ode to film preservation, it presents a night-time visit to a seemingly depopulated repository (presumably the Royal Film Archive of Belgium), juxtaposing a series of images of observation, reconstruction, and projection using film fragments - from the hand-painted, altered image frames of Georges Méliès' Kingdom of the Fairies to the iconic image of Louise Brooks - to turn the archive into a temporal wonderland of novel discoveries, hidden treasure, re-awakened curiosity, and critical re-assessment.
Who directed 1001 Films?
1001 Films was directed by André Delvaux.
Who stars in 1001 Films?
1001 Films stars Louise Brooks.
When was 1001 Films released?
1001 Films is a 1989 documentary film.
Where can I watch 1001 Films?
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