A genius inventor of forms, Alain Resnais is one of the fathers of cinematic modernity. This portrait, rich in archives, looks back on the career of a discreet non-conformist, in perpetual search of renewal to fight against anxiety.
Editing
Archives sliced with Resnais's own rhythmic obsession.
Direction
Gibert channels his subject's formal restlessness perfectly.
Director
Pierre-Henri Gibert
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Resnais directed his final film at 91; this doc argues anxiety kept him young.
The 'Left Bank' movement gets name-dropped but never explained — French documentaries assume you've done your homework.
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