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Cast
Philippe Torreton
as Narrator
Albert Camus
as Self (archive footage)
Michel Bouquet
as Self
Catherine Camus
as Self
Francine Faure
as Self (archive footage)
María Casares
as Self (archive footage)
Chloé Réjon
as (voice)
Max-Pol Fouchet
as Self (archive footage)
Blanche Balain
as Self (archive footage)
Robert Namia
as Self (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2020
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, History
Votes3
DirectorGeorges-Marc Benamou
WritersGeorges-Marc Benamou
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Lives of Albert Camus
About The Lives of Albert Camus
Albert Camus died at 46 years old on January 4, 1960, two years after his Nobel Prize in literature. Author of “L'Etranger”, one of the most widely read novels in the world, philosopher of the absurd and of revolt, resistant, journalist, playwright, Albert Camus had an extraordinary destiny. Child of the poor districts of Algiers, tuberculosis patient, orphan of father, son of an illiterate and deaf mother, he tore himself away from his condition thanks to his teacher. French from Algeria, he never ceased to fight for equality with the Arabs and the Kabyle, while fearing the Independence of the FLN. Founded on restored and colorized archives, and first-hand accounts, this documentary attempts to paint the portrait of Camus as he was.
Directed by Georges-Marc Benamou, The Lives of Albert Camus leans on a strong ensemble — Philippe Torreton, Albert Camus, Michel Bouquet — 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 2020.
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