Chris Marker, 1921-2012

“The great French director and writer, Chris Marker, died in Paris on Sunday at the age of 91. He is often credited as the godfather of the essay film, a blend of documentary and personal reflection. Many well-known directors such as, Jean-Luc Godard, Jean-Marie Straub and Michael Moore have based their work on Marker’s innovation.” Marker is perhaps best known for his short film La Jetée, which provided inspiration for both 12 Monkeys and The Terminator

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