The Strange Life of Dr. Frankenstein
Jean Froment
Published almost two centuries ago, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley (1797 – 1851) is recognized as a pioneering work of science fiction. In calling upon science to satisfy the quest for immortality, the legendary story is constantly echoed in contemporary times, in a struggle against death that defies imagination and fiction. To celebrate the novel’s bicentennial, this documentary reveals the fascinating life of its author. As the plotline evolves, creator and creature are brought into the spotlight to breathe new life into the enthralling history of this masterpiece of the horror genre.
Director | Jean Froment |
Author | Jérôme Perrault |
Editing | Jean Froment |
Graphic Creation | Clémence De Chambrun |
Music | Stéphane Lopez |
Sessions
• Musée McCord Stewart
Saturday, march 23, 2019, 03:00 p.m. — 05:00 p.m.
• Cinéma Cineplex Odeon Quartier Latin, Salle 12
Friday, march 29, 2019, 06:00 p.m. — 08:00 p.m.