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Science Is Fiction: 23 Films by Jean Painlevé

The Vampire

9m 9s

Directed by Jean Painlevé • 1945 • France

Jean Painlevé’s short THE VAMPIRE draws the connection between the movie monsters of the same name and the South American vampire bat. The animal’s gruesome feeding habits are on full display.

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    Freshwater Assassins

    Freshwater Assassins

    Directed by Jean Painlevé • 1947 • France

    The academic and the fantastic merge in Jean Painlevé’s educational film about the food chain in a freshwater pond.

  • Sea Ballerinas
    13:02
    Sea Ballerinas

    Sea Ballerinas

    Directed by Jean Painlevé • 1956 • France

    Colorful underwater photography highlights this educational film about starfish.

  • Diatoms
    17:34
    Diatoms

    Diatoms

    Directed by Jean Painlevé • 1968 • France

    Diatoms are explored through microscopic footage while their purpose and uses are explained.

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