Henri Chomette
Known for
Directing
Born
March 30, 1896
Birthplace
Paris, France
Died
June 15, 1941 (aged 45)
Biography
Henri Chomette (1896–1941) was a French actor, screenwriter and film director known for Le chauffeur de Mademoiselle (1928), Autour d'une enquête (1931) and Night in May (1934). During his life, Henri Chomette lived in the shadow of his brother René Clair. Nevertheless Henri preceded René in the world of cinema. Very early on, he broke with the teaching of his teachers and participated in the avant-garde movement by constructing a theory of "pure cinema", which gave great importance cutting and editing. He died on June 15, 1941 in Rabat, Morocco.
Best known work
Five Minutes of Pure Cinema
1926
Games on Reflection and Speed
1925
The Great Game
1934
Gribiche
1926
What Do Young Films Dream About?
1924
Iceland Fisherman
1924
Êtes-vous jalouse ?
1938
The Eternal Dream
1934
Durand versus Durand
1931
Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma
1978Filmography
TBA
DonogooDirector
1978
1938
Êtes-vous jalouse ?Director
1935
Gypsy BaronDirector
1935
Rêve éternelDirector
1934
The Eternal DreamDirector
1934
Night in MayDirector
1934
1934
At the End of the WorldDirector, Writer
1933
Mind the PaintDirector
1931
Durand versus Durandas Pianist
1931
The Small GapDirector, Writer
1931
About an investigationDirector, Dialogue
1930
The SharkDirector
1928
Le chauffeur de MademoiselleDirector
1926
GribicheAssistant Director
1926
Five Minutes of Pure CinemaDirector
1925
Games on Reflection and SpeedDirector, Director of Photography
1924
Iceland FishermanAssistant Director
1924
The Midnight ChimesAssistant Director
1924
What Do Young Films Dream About?Director