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Chronicle of a Summer (1961)

Paris, summer 1960. Anthropologist and filmmaker Jean Rouch and sociologist and film critic Edgar Morin wander through the crowded streets asking passersby how they cope with life's misfortunes.

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Kevin N 19 Oct 2009

One of the most important documentaries in the history of the cinema, and a pleasure to watch even now. Rouch is striving for a purely objective film experience here, and though his interviewees all seem remarkably capitalist the selection still feels diverse. What's extraordinary is how unfamiliar Rouch is in his own country after becoming so comfortable making films in foreign lands. The people in this film behave kindly, cruelly, naively and confidently, but never look staged or showy. A great experiment by a great experimentor.

Kyle A 24 Sep 2010

It drags a little too much, but after seeing this on Monday for my Film 202 I felt very connected to it. The film presents people from 1960's middle class France. We hear about their issues, and where they would like to be, and shockingly it feels a lot like America today. The parallels are uncanny and watching it through today's US eyes makes it all the more intriguing.

Benjamin W 02 Jan 2015

An interesting documentary that starts simple with the surprisingly deep question: are you happy? As it develops into conversations on politics and race, it somewhat stagnates. However, when the ending loops back and has all the interviewees see the film, their commentary is the most interesting part of any documentary.

Daniel C 06 Oct 2008

I can't think of another filmmaker with such a conviction and earnest ethic sensibility toward his work, and relationship to the people he films, as Rouch. You can really tell when Rouch breaks away from Morin's structure in the last 3rd of the film, which is just gorgeous. One of the best films ever made.

Luis U 19 Oct 2007

Paris 1960 - Jean Rouch and Edgar Morin just made one of the most fascinated documentary of all time. As some might call it Cinema verite or Direct Cinema, the directors are not afraid to establish a certain atmosphere where the social actors can speak freely and naturally to create spontaneity. Highly recommend this film for documentary lovers out there!