The Wheel - Fourth Period
by Abel Gance1h351923France
Recommended byJosé Luis Guerín
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Sisif, a railwayman, and his son Elie fall in love with the beautiful Norma (who Sisif rescued from a train crash when a baby and raised as his daughter), with tragic results. Originally running nine hours, this epic tragedy is notable for the way it foreshadows Gance's later 'Napoleon' in its use of innovative cinematic devices, particularly rapid cutting.
Credits
- Directed by : Abel Gance
- Screenplay : Abel Gance
- Original score : Arthur Honegger
- Producer : Charles Pathé
- Producing company : Société des Films Abel Gance
- Ayant-droit : Pathé Distribution
- Chef opérateur : Léonce-Henri Burel
Technical details
- Printed format : 35 mm
- Sound mix : Stéréo 2.0
- Year of production : 1923
- French release date : 23 février 1923
- Category : Feature film
- Color : Black and White
- Language : Muet
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