Short documentary directed by Jean Vigo about the French swimmer Jean Taris. The film is notable for the many innovative techniques that Vigo uses, including close ups and freeze frames of the swimmer's body.
Direction
Vigo basically invented slow-mo sports glamour.
Cinematography
Those underwater shots in 1931? Witchcraft.
Editing
Freeze frames so pretty you'll forget to blink.
Director
Jean Vigo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
FR
