Cinema Surreal
René Clair is arguably the most lyrical director among the filmmakers of the early 20th century. In 1924, he directed the Dadaist short film *Entr’acte*, which is still considered one of the most important contributions to early cinema. The following year, he made *Paris Sleeps*.
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Paris qui dort (Paris asleep
A young man finds himself in a city where all movement has ceased. Nothing and no one moves anymore. At first, it seems amusing to him. He finds a frozen thief still clutching the stolen pocket watch in his hands and considers stealing from the thief. But then it gradually dawns on him what it really means when an entire city comes to a standstill: all the wheels have stopped turning, but above all, everyone is silent; there is no one to talk to, no one to exchange thoughts with—not even to discuss this strange situation.
René Clair’s film is a parable about what we truly need—mutual recognition, mutual attention.
René Clair, France 1925, 59’, English with subtitles
Supporting film: Surprise!
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May 2026
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