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Abel Gance (French:; born Abel Eugène Alexandre Péréthon; 25 October 1889 – 10 November 1981) was a French film director, producer, writer and actor. A pioneer in the theory and practice of montage, he is best known for three major silent films: J'accuse (1919), La Roue (1923), and Napoléon (1927).
Abel Gance was a French writer, director, editor and actor who made experimental and influential silent films such as J'accuse! (1919) and Napoleon (1927). He was born in 1889 and died in 1981, and won a BAFTA Award for his restoration of Napoleon.
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May 13, 2024 · Abel Gance, important director in the post-World War I revival of the French cinema who is best known for historical spectacles.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nov 22, 2023 · Abel Gance’s silent masterpiece Napoleon (1927) exceeds the parameters of virtually every aspect of film culture. In the 1920s, its temporal gigantism horrified producers and its aesthetic invention flustered critics; today, the film’s dimensions pose monumental challenges for restoration and exhibition – let alone evaluation.
Feb 21, 2024 · After 16 years of work, the definitive version of Abel Gance's 1927 silent epic Napoleon will premiere in Paris this summer. The restoration uses Gance's production notes and various footage to recreate his original vision, which was previously re-edited numerous times.
- Jordan Raup
Nov 4, 2016 · Discover the highlights of Abel Gance's five-and-a-half-hour historical film Napoleon, a breathtaking milestone in film history. Learn about the cinematic innovations, the restoration process and the key sequences of this gargantuan biopic.
Learn about the life and career of Abel Gance, a pioneer of silent filmmaking and the creator of the epic Napoleon (1927). Discover his experimental techniques, his struggles and achievements, and his legacy in the film industry.
