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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1935 Vision of Ted Eshbaugh
The thematic gravity of Japanese Lanterns (1935) is rooted in the artistic risks taken by Ted Eshbaugh that eventually paid off. Defining a new era of United States artistic expression, it demands to be seen by anyone who cares about the art of film.
In Japanese Lanterns, Ted Eshbaugh 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 | Handheld |
| Soundtrack | Experimental |
| Editing | Elliptical |
| Art Direction | Expressionist |
Visualizing the convergence of Ted Eshbaugh's style and the core Comedy narrative.
A Japanese family is engaged in the making of colored lanterns. Everything is going along fine until a storm comes up and carries away all the newly made lanterns. The two children of the family try to save them and are wafted aloft.
Decades after its release, Japanese Lanterns remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Ted Eshbaugh's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.