Entr’acte

Experience the bizarre world of Clair's first foray into dadaistic cinema, masterfully combining stop-motion animation with extreme slow-motion techniques. This eccentric film is a series of interconnected scenes that seamlessly blend together, transporting viewers into a surreal realm where reality and fantasy collide. Witness the iconic chess battle unfold as Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray challenge each other on a rooftop, their strategic moves set against an unexpected backdrop.Laugh at the absurdity of a hearse being pulled by a camel, pursued relentlessly by its determined pallbearers in a comical chase scene that defies logic and expectation. The film culminates with a dizzying roller coaster finale, leaving audiences gasping and gripped by the sheer audacity of it all. A work of paradoxical nature, Clair's dada film embraces contradiction and harmony in equal measure, taking viewers on an unforgettable journey through the realms of imagination and absurdity.