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Release Year2013
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes3
DirectorArnaud Gerber
WritersArnaud Gerber
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsThe Real Life
About The Real Life
A philosophical film work based on the French philosopher Simone Weil's thoughts, beautifully translated into grainy 16mm footage from early modernism's absolute center, Paris, and divided into chapters like stations on a night-time ride with the metro.
Directed by Arnaud Gerber, The Real Life leans on a strong ensemble — Agnès Adam — 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 documentary titles of 2013.
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