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. It uses natural elements (light, mirrors, water, and wind) and photographic techniques (multiple exposures and lenses) to distort the various elements, or to intensify their design.
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Germaine Dulac Director · Paul Guichard Cinematographer
First release January 1, 1929 · Produced in France · Original title Étude cinégraphique sur une arabesque
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France
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Original title
Étude cinégraphique sur une arabesque
Original language
French
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No dialogue
Release dates
France · January 1, 1929
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