Eugène DESLAW

(1898-1966)
Nationality: Ukrainian

Eugène Deslaw, born Levhen Slavchenko, was a Ukrainian filmmaker and a prominent figure in French avant-garde cinema of the 1920s. Born in 1898 and passing away in France in 1966, he immigrated to Paris after the Russian Revolution.

He's best known for his experimental films that stand out for their innovative visual approach and a quest for "direct optical action" on the viewer, without a linear narrative. Among his most notable works from this period are La Marche des machines (The March of Machines, 1927), Les Nuits électriques (Electric Nights, 1928), and Montparnasse (1929), which are visual explorations of modernity and urban life.

With the advent of sound cinema, his career shifted, leading him to roles as an assistant director and dubbing technician. However, Deslaw's work remains a significant contribution to abstract cinema, influencing many artists through his exploration of the medium's visual possibilities.

2 MOVIES IN DISTRIBUTION

MONTPARNASSE
1929 / 35mm / b&w / sound / single screen / 15' 00 / 45 €
distribution: 35mm
LA MARCHE DES MACHINES
1928 / 16mm / b&w / silent / single screen / 9' 00 / 41 €
distribution: 16mm or DCP on server or Digital file on server