Abel Gance''s film, restored through the efforts of Kevin Brownlow, is discussed here by Nelly Kaplan, who was Gance''s assistant and then, later, with such productions as ''The Pirate''s Fiancee'', a film director in her own right. Each volume in the ''BFI Film Classics'' series contains a personal commentary on the film, a brief production history and a detailed filmography.
