Arabesque (1929)
Germaine Dulac · France · French Poetic Realism and Classical Cinema · French ImpressionismCast
Marie-Anne Malleville
Plot
The film’s visual structure is principally composed of variations on the arabesque: arcs of light, water spouts, spider webs, burgeoning trees, flowers and foliage, a woman’s smile, arms stretching, an arm giving rhythm to a rocking chair.
Sinekatalog’s take
A silent abstract film that weaves curves and flowing forms: light arcs, water, webs, plants, a smile. It is pure visual rhythm, closer to music than story. A lovely pick for admirers of early avant-garde and impressionist cinema.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (285 votes)
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