Henri Chomette
Directing
- Born
- March 30, 1896 · Paris, France
- Died
- June 15, 1941 (age 45)
Henri Chomette (1896–1941) was a French actor, screenwriter and film director known for Le chauffeur de Mademoiselle (1928), Autour d'une enquête (1931) and Night in May (1934). During his life, Henri Chomette lived in the shadow of his brother René Clair. Nevertheless Henri preceded René in the world of cinema. Very early on, he broke with the teaching of his teachers and participated in the avant-garde movement by constructing a theory of "pure cinema", which gave great importance cutting and editing. He died on June 15, 1941 in Rabat, Morocco.
Known for
Five Minutes of Pure Cinema
January 1, 1926
Games on Reflection and Speed
January 1, 1925
Gribiche
April 2, 1926
What Do Young Films Dream About?
January 2, 1924
Iceland Fisherman
October 10, 1924
Êtes-vous jalouse ?
January 5, 1938
The Eternal Dream
November 20, 1934
About an investigation
June 5, 1931
At the End of the World
March 30, 1934
Gypsy Baron
July 5, 1935
Rêve éternel
March 29, 1935
Mind the Paint
May 2, 1933
Behind the camera18
- 1938Êtes-vous jalouse ? Director
- 1935Gypsy Baron Director
- 1935Rêve éternel Director
- 1934The Eternal Dream Director
- 1934Night in May Director
- 1934At the End of the World Writer, Director
- 1933Mind the Paint Director
- 1931The Small Gap Director, Writer
- 1931About an investigation Director, Dialogue
- 1930The Shark Director