Henri Chomette
Directing
Biography
Henri Chomette (1896–1941) was a French actor, screenwriter and film director known for Le chauffeur de Mademoiselle (1928), Autour d'une enquête (1931) and Night in May (1934). During his life, Henri Chomette lived in the shadow of his brother René Clair. Nevertheless Henri preceded René in the world of cinema. Very early on, he broke with the teaching of his teachers and participated in the avant-garde movement by constructing a theory of "pure cinema", which gave great importance cutting and editing. He died on June 15, 1941 in Rabat, Morocco.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Henri Chomette
Gribiche
1926
Filmography
Acting (2)
1934
7.1
1931
Durand versus Durandas Pianist
10.0
Production & Directing (22)
1938
Êtes-vous jalouse ?Director
6.5
1935
Gypsy BaronDirector
10.0
1935
Rêve éternelDirector
7.0
1934
The Eternal DreamDirector
7.8
1934
Night in MayDirector
10.0
1934
At the End of the WorldWriter
7.0
1934
At the End of the WorldDirector
7.0
1933
Mind the PaintDirector
10.0
1931
The Small GapDirector
8.0
1931
The Small GapWriter
8.0
1931
About an investigationDirector
9.0
1931
About an investigationDialogue
9.0
1930
The SharkDirector
7.0
1928
Le chauffeur de MademoiselleDirector
7.0
1926
GribicheAssistant Director
6.2
1926
Five Minutes of Pure CinemaDirector
6.2
1925
Games on Reflection and SpeedDirector
6.3
1925
Games on Reflection and SpeedDirector of Photography
6.3
1924
Iceland FishermanAssistant Director
7.0
1924
The Midnight ChimesAssistant Director
8.0
1924
What Do Young Films Dream About?Director
7.9
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DonogooDirector
7.0