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François Villon (1964)

1964 · Short film · 19 min

Synopsis

Describes the life and work of François Villon. Provides practice in aural comprehension Summary A French language film. Describes the double career of Francois Villon, poet and gangster. Selections of Villon's work, including 'BALLADS DES PENDUS' and 'LE GRAND TESTAMENT, ARE RECITED AND SUNG. POINTS OUT RECURRENT THEMES IN VILLON'S POETRY, SUCH AS THE BODY - SPIRIT CONFLICT.

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Running time
19 minutes
Language
French
Collection
Educational Films, Ephemeral Films

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