---
title: "Langlois"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/langlois-1970"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 421509
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 52
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Langlois (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/langlois-1970

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Langlois is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Documentary. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A concise documentary celebrating the life of film archivist Henri Langlois."

### Why Watch
- Insightful look at the founder of the Cinémathèque Française
- Features commentary from cinema legends like Truffaut and Bergman
- Directed by Roberto Guerra and Eila Hershon, offering a clear narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited to archival interviews, which may feel static for some viewers
- Brief runtime provides only a snapshot rather than an exhaustive biography
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature audiences interested in cinema history; it consists mainly of interview and archival footage.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: documentary, historical, cinematic, introspective

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Eila Hershon, Roberto Guerra

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Henri Langlois** as *Self*
- **Jean Renoir** as *Self*
- **Catherine Deneuve** as *Self*
- **Simone Signoret** as *Self*
- **Lillian Gish** as *Self*
- **François Truffaut** as *Self*
- **Jeanne Moreau** as *Self*
- **Ingrid Bergman** as *Self*
- **Kenneth Anger** as *Self*
- **Viva** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the documentary about?
It profiles Henri Langlois, the co‑founder of the Cinémathèque Française.

### Q: When was the film released?
The documentary was released in 1970, with a US date of September 19, 1970.

### Q: How long is the documentary?
The film runs about 52 minutes.

### Q: Which notable film personalities appear in it?
Kenneth Anger, Ingrid Bergman, and François Truffaut appear in the documentary.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by Roberto Guerra and Eila Hershon.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Langlois — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/421509)
- [Henri Langlois – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Langlois)
- [Langlois (1970) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/45773-langlois/prehled/)
- [Henri Langlois - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Langlois)
- [Henri Langlois (1970) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/158128-henri-langlois)

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