Magritte or the Object Lesson(1960)
La Leçon de choses ou Magritte
Magritte or the Object Lesson Synopsis
The surrealist painter René Magritte questions the objective reality and emphasizes the arbitrariness of the relationship between an object, its image and its name: the evocation of mystery consists of images of familiar things gathered or transformed in such a way that they no longer conform to our ideas, whether naive or wise.
Magritte or the Object Lesson (1960) is a documentary film directed by Luc de Heusch, released on January 1, 1960 with a runtime of 14m. It stars Serge Sauvion, René Magritte, Marcel Lecomte and Louis Scutenaire. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Luc de Heusch
- Writers:
- Jean Raine, Jacques Delcorde, Luc de Heusch
- Cinematographer:
- Frédéric Geilfus
- Composer:
- Célestin Deliège
- Production:
- RTBF, Ministère de l’Instruction publique
- Status:
- Released
Magritte or the Object Lesson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Serge Sauvion
as Self - Narrator (voice)
René Magritte
as Self - Painter (uncredited)
- Marcel Lecomte
Marcel Lecomte
as Self - Writer (uncredited)
- Louis Scutenaire
Louis Scutenaire
as Self - Writer (uncredited)
- Camille Goemans
Camille Goemans
as Self - Writer (uncredited)
- Irène Hamoir
Irène Hamoir
as Self - Writer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Luc de Heusch, written by Jean Raine, Jacques Delcorde and Luc de Heusch.
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Magritte or the Object Lesson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 11 ratings.
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Magritte or the Object Lesson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Magritte or the Object Lesson online?
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Magritte or the Object Lesson (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Magritte or the Object Lesson?
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The main cast of Magritte or the Object Lesson (1960) includes Serge Sauvion, René Magritte, Marcel Lecomte, Louis Scutenaire and Camille Goemans. The film was directed by Luc de Heusch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Magritte or the Object Lesson released?
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Magritte or the Object Lesson was released on January 1, 1960 and runs for 14m.
Is Magritte or the Object Lesson worth watching?
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Magritte or the Object Lesson (1960) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.