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Release Year0
Runtime0h 53m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorGuy Séligmann
WritersGuy Séligmann
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsJean-Paul Sartre - A 20 Year Absence?
About Jean-Paul Sartre - A 20 Year Absence?
This historic documentary highlights the basis of Jean-Paul Sartre's thoughts in all its forms: novel, theater, philosophy, political commitments. Surrounded by Claude Lanzmann, Michel Contat, JB Pontalis, Jean Toussaint Desanti and Bernard Henri Levy, Sartre expresses himself at length in this rare film. Features rare on-camera interview film footage of Sartre giving his thoughts on the following subjects: Sartre on Philosophy Sartre on Intellectualism Sartre on Literature Sartre on the Theater Sartre on Literary Activism Sartre on Discussions Sartre on his novel, "Nausea" Sartre on the Review, "Les Temps Modernes"
Directed by Guy Séligmann, Jean-Paul Sartre - A 20 Year Absence? leans on a strong ensemble — Claude Lanzmann, Michel Contat, JB Pontalis — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 0.
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