

Jean Painlevé Through His Films
1989, French. Directed by Denis Derrien.
This documentary about the life and work of filmmaker Jean Painlevé was originally presented in eight parts on French television. It was edited to remove duplicated material from its original length of 240 minutes.
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- 2h 49m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- French
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- Released
- 1 January 1989
- Original title
- Jean Painlevé au fil de ses films
- Country
- France
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Jean Painlevé Through His Films runs 169 minutes (2h 49m).
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Jean Painlevé Through His Films isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1989. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jean Painlevé Through His Films?
If you liked Jean Painlevé Through His Films, try 35 Up, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars.
Who directed Jean Painlevé Through His Films?
Jean Painlevé Through His Films (1989) was directed by Denis Derrien and stars Jean Painlevé.