The Automaton and the Magic Spell

The Automaton and the Magic Spell

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Runtime

0h 53m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

L’automate et les sortilèges

Production Companies

Ciné Qua Non Média

Director

Raymond St-Jean

Description

An introduction to the world of French composer Maurice Ravel through The String Quartet in F major, performed by the Canadian ensemble Quatuor Arthur Leblanc. The four movements of the quartet are presented on screen by dance segments recreating key elements of the composer's life interspersed with documentary vignettes.