The Seine Meets Paris (La Seine a rencontré Paris) (Joris Ivens, France, 1957). Considered one of Ivens's most beautiful films, La Seine portrays Parisian life along the river. Filled with images of everyday life from dawn to dusk, and sparkling with lights at night, La Seine is a valentine to Ivens's second home. The commentary, written by poet Jacques Prévert and spoken by singer Serge Reggiani, complements every frame. (32 mins, In French with English subtitles, B&W, 35mm)

...A Valparaiso (Joris Ivens, France, 1963). Invited to teach in Chile in 1962, Ivens made a city symphony illustrating Valparaiso's distinguished history and modern conditions. Working with his students, Ivens sketched daily life on the city's steep streets, on the funiculars traversing its hills, and in dancehalls and bars, to create one of his most poetic films. Renowned film-essayist Chris Marker provided the commentary. (37 mins, In French with English subtitles, Color/B&W, 35mm)

The Mistral (Pour le Mistral) (Joris Ivens, France, 1965). This lyrical film begins in black and white, changes midway to color, and then for the last section switches to widescreen CinemaScope format. A portrait of the wind sweeping through the spectacular landscapes and historic villages of southern France, The Mistral becomes Ivens's means of discovering life in Provence. (30 mins, In French with English subtitles, Color/B&W, 'Scope, 35mm)