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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: France
A Deep Dive into the 1932 Vision of André Hugon
The Comedy DNA of Les galeries Lévy et Cie is a reflection of France's the historical context that André Hugon weaves into the Comedy fabric. Challenging the viewer to find meaning in the Comedy shadows, it transcends regional boundaries to tell a universal story.
In Les galeries Lévy et Cie, André Hugon pushes the boundaries of conventional narrative. The film's unique approach to its subject matter has sparked endless debates and interpretations among cinephiles and critics alike.
| Cinematography | Deep Focus |
| Soundtrack | Diegetic |
| Editing | Rhythmic |
| Art Direction | Naturalist |
Visualizing the convergence of André Hugon's style and the core Comedy narrative.
Now that they have inherited a huge sum of money Moïse Lévy and his brother Salomon are the prosperous owners of a a department store, the Galeries Lévy & Cie. Life is sweet but unexpectedly sours the day a fake Lévy cousin gets into their lives, claiming that the business is his, not theirs...
Decades after its release, Les galeries Lévy et Cie remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying André Hugon's status as a master of the craft in France and beyond.