Beyond the Bolex

2018 NR 1h 35m 8.6

When visionary Jewish immigrant Jacques Bolsey invents the Bolex in the 1920's, he puts the first home movie camera in the hands of everyday folks, fomenting a film revolution that still inspires artists to this day. Nearly a century...

When visionary Jewish immigrant Jacques Bolsey invents the Bolex in the 1920's, he puts the first home movie camera in the hands of everyday folks, fomenting a film revolution that still inspires artists to this day. Nearly a century later, Alyssa Bolsey uncovers his long lost archive and journeys to discover the man behind the machine through his personal and professional struggles.

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Info about Beyond the Bolex

Studio(s): Akka Films, ARTE

Originally Released: Nov 08, 2018

Production Country: Switzerland

Genres: Documentary, Biography