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Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray
New restoration of four films by Man Ray
Genres
Drama
Overview
An immersion into the surreal and dreamlike world of painter, photographer and filmmaker Man Ray (1890-1976), one of the most prolific American visual artists, through four of his short films, brought to life by the atmospheric music of SQÜRL.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
70 min
Release Date
2024-05-03
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
7.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Kiki of Montparnasse
André de la Rivière
Robert Desnos
Jacques Rigaut
Jacques-André Boiffard
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