Maurice Tourneur: Weaver of Dreams
Franco-American film pioneer Maurice Tourneur is a forgotten name in cinema history. This film traces the incredible journey of this crucial innovator from Paris to Hollywood. He inspired many of his peers and was also a mentor to some great filmmakers, including his son Jacques. Using previously unseen home movies, this film reveals the private man as well as the inspired artist whose career spanned four decades and two world wars.
- Overview
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Maurice Tourneur: Weaver of Dreams
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 10, 2024
Runtime
1h 8m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Maurice Tourneur, tisseur de rêves
Production Companies
Almano Films, L'Atelier d'images
Director
Pierre Filmon
Description
Franco-American film pioneer Maurice Tourneur is a forgotten name in cinema history. This film traces the incredible journey of this crucial innovator from Paris to Hollywood. He inspired many of his peers and was also a mentor to some great filmmakers, including his son Jacques. Using previously unseen home movies, this film reveals the private man as well as the inspired artist whose career spanned four decades and two world wars.
