Chronicle of a Summer(1961)
Chronique d'un été (Paris 1960)
The first film of cinéma vérité
Chronicle of a Summer Synopsis
Paris, summer 1960. Anthropologist and filmmaker Jean Rouch and sociologist and film critic Edgar Morin wander through the crowded streets asking passersby how they cope with life's misfortunes.
Chronicle of a Summer (1961) is a documentary film directed by Jean Rouch, released on October 20, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Edgar Morin, Jean Rouch, Marceline Loridan-Ivens and Marilù Parolini. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 121 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Rouch
- Producers:
- Anatole Dauman, Philippe Lifchitz
- Cinematographer:
- Michel Brault
- Production:
- Argos films
- Status:
- Released
Chronicle of a Summer (1961) Trailer
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Chronicle of a Summer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edgar Morin
as Self
Jean Rouch
as Self
Marceline Loridan-Ivens
as Self
- Marilù Parolini
Marilù Parolini
as Self
Jean-Pierre Sergent
as Self
Régis Debray
as Self
- Nadine Ballot
Nadine Ballot
as Self
- Modeste Landry
Modeste Landry
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jean Rouch, produced by Anatole Dauman and Philippe Lifchitz.
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Chronicle of a Summer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 121 ratings.
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Chronicle of a Summer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chronicle of a Summer online?
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Chronicle of a Summer (1961) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Chronicle of a Summer?
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The main cast of Chronicle of a Summer (1961) includes Edgar Morin, Jean Rouch, Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Marilù Parolini and Jean-Pierre Sergent. The film was directed by Jean Rouch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chronicle of a Summer released?
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Chronicle of a Summer was released on October 20, 1961 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Chronicle of a Summer worth watching?
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Chronicle of a Summer (1961) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 121 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chronicle of a Summer?
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Yes. The official Chronicle of a Summer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.