Filmmaker Jean Achache shot extensively on the set of ’Round Midnight. This documentary presents that material for the first time, including footage of director Bertrand Tavernier, production designer Alexandre Trauner, and other members of the cast and crew.
Direction
Achache's patient observation lets genius breathe without commentary.
Production
Trauner's set design work revealed as character, not backdrop.
Director
Jean Achache
Bertrand Tavernier
Self (archive footage)
Alexandre Trauner
Self (archive footage)
Dexter Gordon
Self (archive footage)
Martin Scorsese
Self (archive footage)
Lonette McKee
Self (archive footage)
Herbie Hancock
Self (archive footage)
François Cluzet
Self (archive footage)
Sandra Reaves-Phillips
Self (archive footage)
Philippe Noiret
Self (archive footage)
Wayne Shorter
Self (archive footage)
Christine Pascal
Self (archive footage)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Alexandre Trauner designed the famous apartment in 'The Apartment' (1960) and 'Round Midnight' was his final film before his death in 1993.
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