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DOCUMENTARY . 1929 . 0h 49m . 9.0/10

Paris Cinéma_

The first behind-the-scenes documentary in the film industry, from the making of a camera (Debrie) to studio shooting and directing, including animation techniques. Pierre Chenal meets André Rigal who executes, in his workshop, a series of freehand drawings. These sketches are then ground in a coffee grinder, from which a cartoon on film emerges. In Champigny, Alain Saint-Ogan and his host are working on Zig et Puce and developing Alfred the penguin's first steps. In Fontenay-sous-Bois, Ladislas Starewitch presents his future stars. Pierre Chenal described his film as follows: “I had designed to shoot a documentary in which I would show how a film is made in order, at the same time, to learn it myself. "

Starring Carmen Boni, Augusto Genina, Władysław Starewicz
9.0/10
Rating
0h 49m
Runtime
1929
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The first behind-the-scenes documentary in the film industry, from the making of a camera (Debrie) to studio shooting and directing, including animation techniques. Pierre Chenal meets André Rigal who executes, in his workshop, a series of freehand drawings. These sketches are then ground in a coffee grinder, from which a cartoon on film emerges. In Champigny, Alain Saint-Ogan and his host are working on Zig et Puce and developing Alfred the penguin's first steps. In Fontenay-sous-Bois, Ladislas Starewitch presents his future stars. Pierre Chenal described his film as follows: “I had designed to shoot a documentary in which I would show how a film is made in order, at the same time, to learn it myself. "

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Cast
Carmen Boni stars as Self in Paris Cinéma.
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Year context
Paris Cinéma was released 97 years ago in 1929.
Overview
The first behind-the-scenes documentary in the film industry, from the making of a camera (Debrie) to studio shooting and directing, including animation tech...
Paris Cinéma is a Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 49m.

CAST (8)

Carmen Boni
Carmen Boni
Self
Augusto Genina
Augusto Genina
Self
Władysław Starewicz
Władysław Starewicz
Self
Pierre Chenal
Pierre Chenal
Self
Alberto Cavalcanti
Alberto Cavalcanti
Self
AS
Alain Saint-Ogan
Self
MB
M. Bizot
Self
AR
André Rigal
Self

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Status
Released
Runtime
49 min (0h 49m)
Country
Rating
9.0/10 (1 votes)

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What is Paris Cinéma about?
The first behind-the-scenes documentary in the film industry, from the making of a camera (Debrie) to studio shooting and directing, including animation techniques. Pierre Chenal meets André Rigal who executes, in his workshop, a series of freehand drawings. These sketches are then ground in a coffee grinder, from which a cartoon on film emerges. In Champigny, Alain Saint-Ogan and his host are working on Zig et Puce and developing Alfred the penguin's first steps. In Fontenay-sous-Bois, Ladislas Starewitch presents his future stars. Pierre Chenal described his film as follows: “I had designed to shoot a documentary in which I would show how a film is made in order, at the same time, to learn it myself. "
How long is Paris Cinéma?
Paris Cinéma has a runtime of 49 minutes (0h 49m).
Who stars in Paris Cinéma?
The cast of Paris Cinéma includes Carmen Boni, Augusto Genina, Władysław Starewicz, Pierre Chenal, Alberto Cavalcanti.
What is the rating of Paris Cinéma?
Paris Cinéma has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

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