Empire of the Moon (1991)

EMPIRE OF THE MOON wryly deconstructs the experience of being a tourist. Paris, gorgeously photographed in black-and-white, is the setting for cultural explorations ranging from the mundane to the sublime, as visitors trek from icon to icon, snapping the same photos, climbing the same steps and at times experiencing the transformative wonder they came to find.

Director: John Haptas, Kristine Samuelson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date:
Original Language: en

Keywords

paris, france, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Empire of the Moon about?
EMPIRE OF THE MOON wryly deconstructs the experience of being a tourist. Paris, gorgeously photographed in black-and-white, is the setting for cultural explorations ranging from the mundane to the sublime, as visitors trek from icon to icon, snapping the same photos, climbing the same steps and at times experiencing the transformative wonder they came to find.
Who directed Empire of the Moon?
Empire of the Moon was directed by John Haptas, Kristine Samuelson.
How long is Empire of the Moon?
Empire of the Moon has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is Empire of the Moon?
Empire of the Moon is a Documentary film.