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Beyond the Bolex | An immigrant inventor, his camera, and a handheld revolution. In the 1920s immigrant inventor Jacques Bolsey aimed to disrupt the early film industry with a motion picture camera for the masses: the iconic Bolex.
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Dec 4, 2019 · Beyond the Bolex: Directed by Alyssa Bolsey. With Jacques Bolsey, Wim Wenders, Jonas Mekas, Barbara Hammer. When visionary Jewish immigrant Jacques Bolsey invents the Bolex in the 1920's, he puts the first home movie camera in the hands of everyday folks, fomenting a film revolution that still inspires artists to this day.
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- 2019-12-04
Dec 2, 2022 · Alyssa Bolsey, a film student, uncovers the story of her great-grandfather Jacques Bolsey, who invented the Bolex camera in the 1920s. The film explores his life, legacy and the impact of the Bolex on filmmaking history and culture.
The Bolex camera has been a trusty tool for filmmakers since its introduction in the 1920s. In this personal film, Alyssa Bolsey delves into her family’s his...
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Feb 11, 2022 · 36 subscribers. Subscribed. 33. 762 views 2 years ago. Beyond the Bolex - Directed by Alyssa Bolsey In the early 1920’s inventor Jacques Bolsey aimed to disrupt the film industry with a...
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Synopsis. When visionary Jewish immigrant Jacques Bolsey invents the Bolex in the 1920's, he puts the first home movie camera in the hands of everyday folks, fomenting a film revolution that...
Werner Schweizer, Producer. Nicolas Wadimoff, Producer. Trailer. Website. Donate Now. About the Project. In the early 1920’s inventor Jacques Bolsey aimed to disrupt the film industry with a motion picture camera for the masses: the iconic Bolex.
