Cinématon (1978) - FAQ
Frequently asked questions about this film.
What is Cinématon about?
Cinématon is a documentary. Cinématon is a 156-hour long experimental film by French director Gérard Courant. It was the longest film ever released until 2011. Composed over 36 years from 1978 until 2006, it consists of a series of over 2,821 silent vignettes (cinématons), each 3 minutes and 25 seconds long, of various celebrities, artists, journalists and friends of the director, each doing whatever they want for the allotted time. Subjects of the film include directors Barbet Schroeder, Nagisa Oshima, Volker Schlöndorff, Ken Loach, Benjamin Cuq, Youssef Chahine, Wim Wenders, Joseph Losey, Jean-Luc Godard, Samuel Fuller and Terry Gilliam, chess grandmaster Joël Lautier, and actors Roberto Benigni, Stéphane Audran, Julie Delpy and Lesley Chatterley. Gilliam is featured eating a 100-franc note, while Fuller smokes a cigar. Courant's favourite subject was a 7-month-old baby. The film was screened in its then-entirety in Avignon in November 2009 and was screened in Redondo Beach, CA on April 9, 2010.
When was Cinématon released?
Cinématon was released in 1978.
How long is Cinématon?
Cinématon has a runtime of 12480 minutes.
Where can I watch Cinématon?
A trailer for Cinématon is available on iWonder. The full film may not be available for streaming at this time. Check the film page for current availability.
What genre is Cinématon?
Cinématon is classified as Arts, Health.
Is Cinématon available for free?
A trailer for Cinématon is available to watch on iWonder. For full film availability, check the film page.
Can I watch Cinématon with subtitles?
Subtitles may be available for Cinématon on iWonder. Look for the CC (closed captions) button in the video player when available.