BSL-English supported event with closed captions

In 1914, an unknown French director arrived in New York. Four years later, Maurice Tourneur was one of the most celebrated American filmmakers with D. W. Griffith and Cecil B. DeMille. From his beginnings as a painter, this presentation will endeavour to recapture the essence of an artist who helped to shape the feature film at a crucial time in its development.

Presented by Christine Leteux, film historian and author based in Paris.

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HippFest begins at home! This online event is open to all and will premiere on our YouTube channel at the advertised start time. You also have the option to book a ticket in advance, in order to have the relevant viewing link sent to you via email on the day of the premiere. Viewers tuning is at this time will be able to pose questions via the chat box if they wish, to which Christine Leteux will respond 'live' in the chat box.

'Maurice Tourneur: Franco-American Film Pioneer' is available to online audiences free of charge, and will remain available as part of our library of online content.

However, please consider choosing to purchase a ticket for £3 (+ booking fee) if you are able to do so. We rely on our box office income, grants and sponsorship for more than 80% of HippFest costs and invest all of the income generated by ticket sales back into the Festival. Those who can pay more help us to do this, whilst keeping the lowest priced tickets really affordable or free.

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Christine Leteux is a film historian based in Paris. She is the author of Albert Capellani – Cinéaste du romanesque (self-translated into English as Albert Capellani – Pioneer of the Silent Screen), Maurice Tourneur – Réalisateur sans frontières and Continental Films – Cinéma français sous contrôle allemand (self-translated into English as Continental Films – French Cinema under German Control). She is the translator of several books by Kevin Brownlow. She also maintains a Blog.