Description
Blue Jeans (1958): This breezy portrait of two Vespa-riding seventeen-year-old boys cruising the Rivera in search of girls captures the spirit of callow youth and the scenic splendors of the Mediterranean summertime.
Paparazzi (1964): One of two documentaries Jacques Rozier made chronicling the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Contempt, Paparazzi focuses on the intense media frenzy that accompanied star Brigitte Bardot’s every move, offering a revealing look at the nature of modern celebrity culture.
Le Parti des choses / Bardot et Godard (1964): Jacques Rozier offers a behind-the-scenes look at Jean-Luc Godard, Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, and Fritz Lang during the filming of Godard’s French New Wave landmark Contempt on the island of Capri.
Lettre de la Sierra Morena (1983): Jacques Rozier cleverly reflects on the state of modern filmmaking through a spirited debate between Don Quixote, here a movie director who champions creative freedom, and Sancho Panza, who acts as the voice of commercial limitations.
Jacques Rozier: From One Wave to Another (2024): Jacques Rozier’s filmmaking stands out for its originality, innovation, and nonconformity. JACQUES ROZIER: FROM ONE WAVE TO ANOTHER delves into Rozier’s impromptu creativity and direct approach. This exploration offers a captivating look into his unique storytelling perspective, highlighting the enduring relevance and influence of his work in contemporary cinema.
These films are a part of my Jacques Rozier collection, which includes:
Adieu Philippine
Near Orouët
The Castaways of Turtle Island
Maine-Ocean Express
Fifi Martingale
Short films + documentary From One Wave to Another
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