Arabesque (1929) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language

1929 · 8 mins

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Directed by

Germaine Dulac

Starring

Marie-Anne Malleville

The film’s visual structure follows arabesque variations—arcs of light, water spouts, spider webs, burgeoning trees, flowers, foliage, a woman’s smile, outstretched arms and an arm moving a rocking chair. Natural elements (light, mirrors, water, wind) and photographic techniques (multiple exposures) are used to distort or intensify these motifs.