Warren Sonbert collection

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Warren Sonbert collection

1966-1997

http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:FHCL:hfa00027

This collection contains the completed films, work reels, filmmaking equipment, and papers of experimental filmmaker Warren Sonbert (1947-1995), a key figure of American avant-garde cinema. In addition to preservation masters of all of Sonbert’s completed 16mm films, the collection features 26 of his original work reels. The collection’s paper holdings include Sonbert’s personal correspondence; materials relating to the exhibition of Sonbert’s work; Sonbert’s own writings as a critic and theorist; published writing about Sonbert’s films; production materials; travel itineraries; and Sonbert’s screenplay materials for Capriccio, his unrealized film adaptation of the Richard Strauss opera.

15 linear feet

eng, Latn

Harvard Film Archive, Harvard College Library, Harvard University

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SNAC Resource ID: 11672679

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Sonbert, Warren, 1947-1995

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Filmmaker and critic Warren Sonbert was a central figure of American avant-garde cinema for more than thirty years, known especially for his rhapsodic style of montage. Sonbert was also active as a critic and theorist throughout his career....