
Regen is an experimental documentary film directed by Joris Ivens in 1929. It can be defined as a cinematic-poem.
Joris Ivens, Mannus Franken
Netherlands

Okay, so Rain isn't for everyone. Let’s get that out of the way upfront. If you need car chases, snappy dialogue, or even, you know, a plot plot, you’ll probably find Joris Ivens’ 1929 experimental short a bit of a snoozefest. But if you're someone who appreciates the quiet art of cinema, the way images and rhythm can ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Mannus Franken

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"Okay, so Rain isn't for everyone. Let’s get that out of the way upfront. If you need car chases, snappy dialogue, or even, you know, a plot plot, you’ll probably find Joris Ivens’ 1929 experimental short a bit of a snoozefest. But if you're someone who appreciates the quiet art of cinema, the way images and rhythm can evoke a feeling without a single spoken word, then you should absolutely seek out the 2021 restored version. It’s a beautiful, almost meditative experience that washes over you. Th..."

