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
Vigo made this as a commercial gig for a swimwear company, then turned it into art. The original client probably wept.
This directly influenced every slow-motion sports montage you've ever seen — yes, even that one in Rocky.
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