The awards for the first time, were given by an international jury. It is a rather touching and intimate portrait of old age. The fiapf granted the festival the a status during this year, which previously only reserved for cannes and venice. Rather than a film on a technique, its a document on the man who practices it. The 6th annual berlin international film festival was held from 22 june to 3 july 1956. Directed by jacques demy 1956 france this 1956 short film by jacques demy documents a week in the life of a clog maker in the loire valley. A voiceover tells us of his thoughts on old age, his wife and the recent death of his friend. They counterpoint the description of a dying craft. On the other hand, forthcoming death pervades the quiet everyday life of the.
Jacques demy 1956 jacques demys first film describes clogmaking as it was still carried out in 1956 by an old craftsman. Chez eux, jacques demy et son frere furent abrites pendant les. Demy respectfully filmed his everyday activity and his craftsmanship in detail. The clogmakers meticulous craft is described with love and close attention to detail. The world of jacques demy 1995 and the young girls turn 25 1993 four short films by director jacques demy. Golden bear was awarded to invitation to the dance directed by gene kelly.
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