Cinéma Pur

Cinéma Pur, or "Pure Cinema," is a film movement that emerged in the 1920s, emphasizing the unique properties of film as an art form. It advocates for a focus on visual composition, movement, and rhythm rather than narrative or dialogue, celebrating the medium’s ability to express ideas through images and editing. Pioneers like Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray explored abstraction and experimentation, aiming to create films that evoke emotions and thoughts purely through cinematic techniques. This movement seeks to highlight the essence of cinema, stripping away traditional storytelling elements to explore what film can achieve on its own.