The Crimson Curtain
Synopsis
A compact counterpoint of neo-Gothic eroticism with detached narration, Astruc’s elegant miniature elevates the Barbey d’Aurevilly puzzling tale of the19th century liaison between a young officer and a convent girl to the status of authentic fairy tale.
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Production and distribution (3)
- Executive Producers : Argos Films, Como Films
- Film exports/foreign sales : Cité Films
- French distribution : Alliance Générale de Distribution Cinématographique (AGDC)
Full credits (11)
- Executive Producers : Sacha Kamenka, Anatole Dauman
- Director of Photography : Eugen Schufftan
- Music Composer : Jean Dalve
- Assistant Director : Jean Leduc
- Editor : Jean Mitry
- Costume designer : Antoine Mayo
- Author of original work : Barbey D'Aurevilly
- Camera Operator : Raymond Picon-Borel
- Production Manager : Léopold Schlosberg
- Production Designer : Antoine Mayo
- Unit Production Manager : Philippe Senne
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Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Fiction
- Production language : French
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Production year : 1952
- Runtime : 45 min
- Visa number : 12654
- Visa issue date : 05/03/1953
- Color type : Black & White
- Aspect ratio : 1.37
- Audio format : Mono
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