La face cachée de l'homme en noir

Henri Langlois pulls another film reel from his pocket. His fingers, stained with celluloid, unwind not just a spool, but the very history of cinema itself. This 2025 documentary delves into the controversial figure who rescued the world's cinematic heritage from oblivion, often operating at the edge of the law. The film transports us to post-war Paris, where Langlois scavenged through basements and attics for what others deemed trash. It reveals not only his obsession but his complex relationships with authorities, colleagues, and the art form he deified. The documentary unfolds as a detective story where every recovered frame is evidence in a case of passion bordering on madness.