Question 1

What does Jean Eustache's documentary expose about small-town life?

Accepted Answer

The film hilariously exposes small-town pomposity and naiveté as it chronicles preparations for an annual contest to crown a village’s most virtuous young woman.

Question 2

Which prestigious film festival featured 'The Virgin of Pessac' in 1969?

Accepted Answer

The documentary was shown at the Cannes Film Festival in 1969.

Question 3

Who wrote the documentary alongside Jean Eustache?

Accepted Answer

Françoise Lebrun co-wrote the film with Jean Eustache.

Question 4

How many cinematographers worked on this 65-minute documentary?

Accepted Answer

Three cinematographers: Daniel Cardot, Jean-Yves Coic, and Philippe Théaudière.

Question 5

Which international film festivals outside Cannes have screened this documentary?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (2009) and the International Film Festival Rotterdam (1989).

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