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Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray
Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray

Return to Reason: Four Films by Man Ray

New restoration of four films by Man Ray

Genres

Drama

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An immersion into the surreal and dreamlike world of painter, photographer and filmmaker Man Ray (1890-1976), one of the most prolific American visual artists, through four of his short films, brought to life by the atmospheric music of SQÜRL.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

70 mins

Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

03 May 2024

Country

France

Cast

Kiki of Montparnasse

Kiki of Montparnasse

André de la Rivière

André de la Rivière

Robert Desnos

Robert Desnos

Jacques Rigaut

Jacques Rigaut

Jacques-André Boiffard

Jacques-André Boiffard

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