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Beyond the Bolex (2018)
Director: Alyssa Bolsey
Cast: Jacques Bolsey, Wim Wenders, Jonas Mekas, Barbara Hammer
Runtime95 min
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Filmmaker Alyssa Bolsey stumbles on a treasure trove of vintage cameras, old film reels, fading photos, technical drawings and boxes of documents that belonged to her great-grandfather Jacques Bolsey. Among the many boxes, she spots an old movie camera with the word "Bolex" embossed on its side and a dangling tag with the date, "1927." Entranced, she embarks on a journey to reveal how Jacques aimed to disrupt the early film industry with a motion picture camera for the masses.
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Beyond the Bolex, the 2018 documentary directed by Alyssa Bolsey, offers a captivating glimpse into the life and legacy of Jacques Bolsey, the pioneering inventor behind the iconic Bolex camera. This film delves into the fascinating history of the early film industry, exploring how Bolsey sought to democratize filmmaking with his innovative design and vision, making it a must-see for fans of documentary storytelling and film history.