Chronicle of a Summer
Original title: Chronique d'un été (Paris 1960)
“The first film of cinéma vérité”
1961 · 1 h 25 min
Directed by 
Jean Rouch
Jean RouchCast
Marceline Loridan Ivens Marilù Parolini Angelo Jean-Pierre Sergent Jacques Gautrat Jean
Plot
In the summer of 1960, Rouch and sociologist Edgar Morin ask Parisians, 'Are you happy?', and film their discussions, in a landmark of cinéma vérité.
Sinekatalog’s take
A pioneering documentary that includes the filmmakers themselves.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (4,098 votes)
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