Broadway by Light streaming
1958 Movie United States, France Short 11 min
By: William Klein
An experimental meditation on Times Square's marquees and iconic advertising that captures the concurrently seedy and dazzling aspects of New York's Great White Way.
Mood
Celebratory
Lively
Nocturnal
Reflective
Urban
Vibrant
Cast & Crew
William Klein
Chris Marker
Alain Resnais (Influence)
Chris Marker (Text)
Director
Photographer
William Klein (Director)
Cinematic Technique
City-Symphony
Innovative Camera Work
Light And Shadow
Light-Focused
Visual Montage
Visual Storytelling
Film Movements
Experimental Film
French New Wave
Narrative Structure
City Study
Documentary
Pace
Dynamic
Engaging
Lively
Slow-Paced
Soundtrack
Ambient City Sounds
Style
Documentary
Experimental
Impressionistic
Pop Art
Time-Period
1950S
Late-Fifties
Central Conflict
Urban Spectacle
Visual Exploration
Characters
Advertising Displays
City Inhabitants
Ending
Ambiguous
Visual Impression
Historical Context
1950S America
Post-War Urbanization
Key Plot Points
Bright Advertising
Nighttime City Lights
Plot
Advertising
Broadway Advertising
Cityscape
Documentary
Urban Exploration
Urban Nightlife
Setting
Broadway
Times Square
Shooting Location
New York City
Times Square
Theme
Advertising Impact
Cultural Vibrancy
Modernity
Urban Life
Urban Spectacle
Visual Perception
Genre
Documentary
Experimental
Short Film
Audiences
Art Enthusiasts
Art Film Enthusiasts
Experimental Cinema Fans
Film Students
Urban Culture Lovers
Titles
Broadway By Light
Reception
Critical Acclaim
Cultural Significance
Orson Welles Praise
Pop Art Style Recognition
Praised By Orson Welles
Production Countries
France
United States
Release Year
1958
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