Henri Langlois: The Phantom of the Cinematheque

Streaming video - 2004

Henri Langlois is a legendary figure in film history. He co-founded the world’s first cinematheque, devoted to showing film classics and films by new filmmakers; he started film p &reservation, inspired the auteur theory so prevelant in film studies today, and was an eccentric character larger than life.. This loving documentary features Langlois discussing his ideas on filmmaking and film history accompanied by an array of film clips from the silent era and sound films.. Many directors indebted to Langlois such as Chabrol, Godard, Rhommer, talk about his influence on their work and important role in film culture. A must-see for anyone interested in the art and history of film.. Official Selection: Cannes Film Festival, Toronto Film F...estival, Museum of Modern Art. "Fascinating....Makes a persuasive case for Langlois as one of the most important figures in the history of film and therefore in the history of 20th century art." -A.O. Scott, NEW YORK TIMES. "A moviegoer’s treat and a cinephile’s delight" -Michael Wilmington, CHICAGO TRIBUNE. "Irresistible! A saga of an extraordinarily influential, controversial and eccentric life." -Kenneth Turan, LA TIMES. more