Chris Marker
Writer · Cast · Director
- Born
- July 29, 1921 · France
- Died
- July 29, 2012
- Birth name
- Christian François Bouche-Villeneuve
Chris Marker was a versatile artist engaging in writing, photography, filmmaking, journalism, criticism, activism, and multimedia artistry. Influenced by luminaries like Alain Resnais, Agnès Varda, and André Bazin, Marker's work was marked by a profound exploration of global history and personal narratives, touching on themes such as memory, politics, culture, and nature. His creations often embraced poetic and ethereal expressions. Throughout his six-decade-long career, Marker's artistic pursuits evolved alongside advancements in technology. From traditional documentary to innovative multimedia experiments, he employed voice-over commentary, archival footage, and playful manipulation of narrative structures with a deeply philosophical approach. From seminal pieces like "La Jetée" (1962) to groundbreaking projects like "Immemory" (1997), Marker consistently pushed artistic boundaries, leaving an indelible legacy that continues to inspire contemporary artists and intellectuals.
El secreto que nunca confesaré: crónica de un viaje en el tiempo
La Jetée (1962): Sobre la eternidad de un instante.
Yo no sé (y sin embargo)
El tiempo enfermo: tres décadas después de 12 MONOS
Chris Marker: la imagen impasible
El Futuro Predicho por Hollywood
Nadie se salva solo: El Eternauta y sus viajes por el cine
Vertov y el Cine-Ojo
Ciencia ficción y filosofía: La vigencia de La jetée a 62 años de su estreno
La jetée (1962). En busca del tiempo perdido, o la evocación de un tiempo embalsamado
No siempre sabemos lo que filmamos: sobre "No Intenso Agora" de João Moreira Salles