Henri Chomette (1896–1941) was a French actor, screenwriter and film director known for Le chauffeur de Mademoiselle (1928), Autour d'une enquête (1931) and Night in May (1934). During his life, Henri Chomette lived in the shadow of his brother René Clair. Nevertheless Henri preceded René in the world of cinema. Very early on, he broke with the teaching of his teachers and participated in the avant-garde movement by constructing a theory of "pure cinema", which gave great importance cutting and editing. He died on June 15, 1941 in Rabat, Morocco.
Games on Reflection and Speed
Five Minutes of Pure Cinema
Gribiche
What Do Young Films Dream About?
Iceland Fishermen
At the End of the World
About an investigation
Gypsy BaronRêve éternelNight in May
Mind the PaintLe chauffeur de Mademoiselle
The Shark
Durand versus Durand
Êtes-vous jalouse ?
The small gap
The Midnight Chimes
