Beyond the Bolex (2018)

Name: Beyond the Bolex
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Jacques Bolsey, Wim Wenders, Jonas Mekas, Barbara Hammer, Alyssa Bolsey

1h 35m Switzerland

Documentary

Plot

Filmmaker Alyssa Bolsey uncovers a hidden collection of vintage cameras, film reels, photographs, and technical sketches from her great-grandfather, Jacques Bolsey. Among the treasures, an old movie camera marked "Bolex" and dated "1927" captures her attention. Intrigued by its significance, Alyssa sets off on a quest to explore Jacques’s vision of revolutionizing the film industry with an affordable motion picture camera. Her journey reveals not only the legacy of innovation but also the personal connections that bind her to her ancestor's ambition.

Cast

Jacques Bolsey Wim Wenders Jonas Mekas Barbara Hammer Alyssa Bolsey Maynard Kaasa Dave Alex Riddett Gerard Malanga David Kiehn Collin Hanney Joel Schlemowitz Marc Ueter Laureen Williams Roland Cosandey Michel Brouard