Kenneth Anger’s Puce Moment (1949, newer sound edit)
Anger planned to make a film about the private life late 40s divas in their mansions.
This is part of a proposed feature-length film that sadly never got made, but this elegant and stylish dream-like memoir hints at the strange sweetness and flair for ennui and outrageouseness that Anger could inspire.
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The footage was shot in 1949, but you’ll probably be shocked at how modern it feels — that’s because the experimental Anger, with his textured close-ups, innovative use of camera speed, and fondness for rock music, helped define the modern aesthetic of mainstream cinema (he was a huge influence on Martin Scorsese, for starters)
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It seems to be an unimpotant snippet but regarding Angers general very critical view on Hollywood it could have a been a fascinating film.
Read more about the film in German here
J.
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