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2020129 min12documentary

5.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Paris Calligrammes

2020129 min12documentary

5.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Ulrike Ottinger reflects on the vibrant bohemian scene of 1960s Paris, intertwining personal memories with the city's artistic and political transformations.

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Ulrike Ottinger

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Ulrike Ottinger reflects on the vibrant bohemian scene of 1960s Paris, intertwining personal memories with the city's artistic and political transformations.

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Ulrike Ottinger

Ulrike Ottingerdirector

Ulrike Ottinger

Ulrike Ottingerwriter

Senta Berger

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Ulrike Ottinger reflects on Paris's bohemian scene from the 1960s in "Paris Calligrammes." The film combines personal memories with the city's artistic movements amid social and political change. Ottinger’s narrative captures the vibrant atmosphere of Paris, showing how creativity and transformation shaped the lives of its residents. Spanning 129 minutes, the documentary features scenes of cultural upheaval and the dynamic life of the city.

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