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Film Portrait

"Through cinema, time becomes annihilated."

June 20, 1972 1h 20m 5.7/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1972. Film Portrait is a documentary film. directed by Jerome Hill. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jerome Hill and Maud Oakes

Synopsis

The life of Jerome Hill corresponded with the first formative decades of cinema and a greater part of the 20th century. Through fragments of Hill’s surrealistic, handpainted and documentary films (as well as the James J. Hill family's home movies), this autobiographical work serves as an aesthetically complete documentary of Jerome Hill as an artist and offers a personal perspective of the seventh art.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 20, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language English Original language

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Heptagon Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Film Portrait about?

The life of Jerome Hill corresponded with the first formative decades of cinema and a greater part of the 20th century. Through fragments of Hill’s surrealistic, handpainted and documentary films...

Who directed Film Portrait?

Film Portrait was directed by Jerome Hill.

How long is Film Portrait?

Film Portrait has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Film Portrait released?

Film Portrait was released on June 20, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Film Portrait?

The main cast of Film Portrait includes Jerome Hill, Maud Oakes.