Playing a Part: The Story of Claude Cahun (2006)

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"Playing A Part" traces the scandalous and astonishing life of Claude Cahun: photographer, author, surrealist artist and resistance fighter. Cahun and her partner Marcel Moore, who formed an extremely creative lesbian couple, were part of the Parisian artistic avant-garde between the wars. Cahun's self-portraits work on the notion of gender and identity with provocation and modernity.

Director: Lizzie Thynne
Runtime: 45 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Playing a Part: The Story of Claude Cahun about?
"Playing A Part" traces the scandalous and astonishing life of Claude Cahun: photographer, author, surrealist artist and resistance fighter. Cahun and her partner Marcel Moore, who formed an extremely creative lesbian couple, were part of the Parisian artistic avant-garde between the wars. Cahun's self-portraits work on the notion of gender and identity with provocation and modernity.
Who directed Playing a Part: The Story of Claude Cahun?
Playing a Part: The Story of Claude Cahun was directed by Lizzie Thynne.
How long is Playing a Part: The Story of Claude Cahun?
Playing a Part: The Story of Claude Cahun has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).