The End of the World Seen by the Angel Gabriel

About This Movie

The End of the World Seen by the Angel Gabriel is shrouded in mystery. Chris Marker, known for his experimental style, shot this film in Berlin using an 8mm camera, which he borrowed, if the stories are to be believed, from André Bazin. It's intriguing how, despite its status as a lost film, it foreshadows themes of destruction and memory that Marker would revisit later in La Jetée. There’s something haunting about imagining the atmosphere he captured, a raw, fragmented glimpse of a city still reeling from war. The pacing must have been reflective of the time, an elegy wrapped in personal history and the aftermath of conflict. It stands as a testament to the ephemeral nature of cinema.

The End of the World Seen by the Angel Gabriel is considered a lost film, making it a fascinating topic for collectors. There are no known prints in circulation, which heightens its allure and mystery. Marker's early work, though scarce, hints at the stylistic innovations he would later become famous for. The interest mainly revolves around its historical context and the elusive nature of Marker's filmography.