Swing State
Screened Sunday, October 12, 2008
Synopsis
The world’s first media interview, shot in Paris in August 1886, finally comes to life as a film. The great photographer Nadar interviews the famous scientist and skeptic Chevreul on his 100th birthday. They discuss photography, color theory, Moliere, the scientific method, the crazy ideas of balloonists, and of course, how to live for 100 years. Narrated by renowned French filmmaker Agnés Varda.
