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Chronicle of a Summer (1961): Cast

Chronicle of a Summer (1961) movie poster

Chronicle of a Summer is a 1961 documentary starring Jean Rouch, Edgar Morin and Nadine Ballot. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Chronicle of a Summer (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chronicle of a Summer About?

The premise of Chronicle of a Summer without spoilers.

Filmed in the summer of 1960, this pioneering work of cinéma vérité follows anthropologist‑filmmaker Jean Rouch and sociologist‑critic Edgar Morin as they roam Paris’s bustling streets. They stop ordinary pedestrians, asking them how they cope with life’s misfortunes, capturing candid, unscripted reactions that reveal the city’s diverse attitudes.

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Cast & crew

Chronicle of a Summer Cast

Jean Rouch leads the cast, with Edgar Morin and Nadine Ballot.

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Chronicle of a Summer Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Ranskalainen päiväkirja” and “Egy nyár krónikája”.

Also known as
  • Ranskalainen päiväkirja
  • Egy nyár krónikája
  • En sommerkrønike
  • Kronika jednego lata
  • Хроника одного лета
  • Den sommaren
  • 어떤 여름의 기록
  • 어느 여름날의 연대기
  • Cronache di un'estate
  • 夏日纪事
  • Crónica de un verano
  • Crônica de um Verão
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  • Bir Yaz Güncesi
  • Το χρονικό ενός καλοκαιριού
  • 어떤 여름의 연대기
  • Kronika jednog ljeta
  • Kronika jednoho léta
  • Vienas vasaras hronika

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Chronicle of a Summer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chronicle of a Summer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chronicle of a Summer?

Chronicle of a Summer runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Chronicle of a Summer released?

Chronicle of a Summer was released on May 15, 1961.

Who is in the cast of Chronicle of a Summer?

Chronicle of a Summer stars Jean Rouch, Edgar Morin and Nadine Ballot, among 8 credited actors.

Does Chronicle of a Summer have a post-credit scene?

No. Chronicle of a Summer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Chronicle of a Summer in?

The original language of Chronicle of a Summer is French.

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