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406 - Philippe SOUPAULT (1897–1990). 2 signed autograph manuscript…
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Estimate €150 - €200
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Philippe SOUPAULT (1897–1990). 2 signed autograph manuscripts, [1957]; 1 page in-4 and 1 page in-8, in violet ink. On cinema and Abel Gance’s Polyvision, with a foreword by Nelly Kaplan. ‘At a time when the art known as the seventh is sinking into boredom, stupidity or commercialised pornography, Polyvision brings us the hope of a renaissance and that of a revolution in cinema. Polyvision is the finest and most powerful interpreter of our age. ” An eloquent assessment. “At least 200 million was spent on *Folies-Bergères*! At least 280 million on *God Created Woman*!!! At least 600 million on *Lola Montès*!!! These are just three examples; one could cite 100 more of the same sort. In contrast: for the Magirama-Polyvision programme by Abel Gance and Nelly Kaplan, which, for impartial and honest critics, for poets and film technicians, represents one of the most significant milestones in the history of cinema and, despite the meagre resources made available to the creators of this programme, a revolution in the art of cinema, it was grudgingly and only with great difficulty granted 18 million – not a penny more. One might well ask: Who are they taking the mickey out of? How long is this going to last? Can they kill Abel Gance and Nelly Kaplan?’”
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About the sale Letters and Autograph Manuscripts – Part II
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Auction time 10/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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