Chris Marker
French filmmaker and multimedia artist
Born
July 29th, 1921
104 years ago
Died
July 29th, 2012
13 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Chris Marker was a French filmmaker, photographer, and multimedia artist, whose exploration of memory and time is evident in his work. Marker gained recognition for the 1962 short film 'La Jetée,' a pioneering work in the genre of science fiction that utilized still photographs to tell a story. His filmography includes other notable works such as 'Sans Soleil' and 'The Case of the Grinning Cat,' where he combined documentary, personal reflection, and visual experimentation. A significant contributor to the development of video art, Marker also engaged with new media and technology throughout his career.
Created the influential short film 'La Jetée'
Produced the film 'Sans Soleil'
Contributed to video art and multimedia projects
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